H.R. No. 2267 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Pratt McLain of Gruver High School achieved great distinction by winning the bronze medal in the 2A boys' pole vault 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, Mr. McLain turned in a notable performance, clearing a height of 15 feet, 0 inches, to claim third place; this marked the second consecutive year that he earned a place on the podium, after collecting a bronze medal at the 2022 state meet; and WHEREAS, By excelling in the state's premier showcase for high school track and field athletes, Pratt McLain has ably represented his school and community, and he will cherish his 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 Pratt McLain on his bronze-medal performance in the 2A boys' pole vault at the 2023 UIL Track & Field State Meet and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. McLain as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Price ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2267 was adopted by the House on May 29, 2023, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House