88R31511 JRI-D
By: Jones of Harris H.R. No. 2190
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Laila Payne of Carnegie Vanguard High School in
Houston achieved great distinction by winning the gold medal in the
5A 300-meter hurdles at the 2023 University Interscholastic League
Track & Field State Meet; and
WHEREAS, Joining the other top high school competitors in
Texas at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin on May 12, Ms. Payne turned
in an exceptional performance, claiming the state title in a
blistering time of 41.96 seconds; in addition, she ran in the
100-meter sprint, finishing seventh; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of former college track athletes,
Ms. Payne is a sophomore at Carnegie Vanguard; she joined the Rhino
track team as a freshman and went on to qualify for regionals in
2022; moreover, she has showcased her skills at the 2022 Nike
Outdoor Nationals and the 2023 Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays; and
WHEREAS, By excelling in the state's premier showcase for
high school track and field athletes, this talented young Texan has
ably represented her school and community, and she will cherish her
memories of this outstanding accomplishment for years to come; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Laila Payne on winning the gold
medal in the 5A 300-meter hurdles at the 2023 UIL Track & Field
State Meet and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Payne as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.