H.R. No. 2214
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Klein Forest High School boys' track team closed
out an unforgettable year by winning the 6A championship at the 2023
University Interscholastic League Track & Field State Meet; and
WHEREAS, Joining the other top high school competitors at
Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin on May 13, the Klein Forest athletes
turned in an exceptional showing; the Golden Eagles racked up a
total score of 58, outdistancing the runner-up squad by 14 points to
claim the school's second 6A crown following a title-winning effort
in 2019; and
WHEREAS, Ultimately, the team championship was decided in the
final event; entering the 1,600-meter relay in second place
overall, the Golden Eagles received a clutch performance from
Lawson Jacobs, A'Isayha Brown, Terrence Morris, and Jelani Watkins,
who clocked in at 3 minutes, 11.69 seconds, to clinch gold and the
6A championship; Klein Forest also won the 400-meter relay, with
Mr. Watkins, Parker Jenkins, Ahmir Robinson, and Jaden Galloway
triumphing in 40.01 seconds; in individual events, Mr. Watkins
added to his medal haul by winning the 200 meters with a time of
20.54 seconds, and Mr. Jacobs placed second in the 400 meters,
crossing the line in 47.24 seconds; and
WHEREAS, Winning a state championship represents the
culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering
commitment to excellence, and the Klein Forest Golden Eagles will
treasure the memory of this accomplishment for the rest of their
lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Klein Forest High School boys'
track team on winning the 6A championship at the 2023 UIL Track &
Field State Meet and extend to the team's athletes and coaches
sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Golden Eagles as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
J. Johnson of Harris
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2214 was adopted by the House on May
29, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House