H.R. No. 2268
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The members of the Panhandle High School girls'
track team turned in an unforgettable performance by claiming a
share of the 2A championship at the 2023 University Interscholastic
League Track & Field State Meet; and
WHEREAS, On May 12, the Panhandle athletes joined the other
top high school competitors in Texas at Mike A. Myers Stadium in
Austin; though they were competing with only four athletes, the
Pantherettes compiled an overall score of 32 points to finish in a
three-way tie for the 2A crown; with its exceptional showing, the
Panhandle team collected its second state title in three years in
addition to winning the silver medal in 2022; and
WHEREAS, Makennah Austin, Sydney Adee, Grace Sims, and Leah
Land contributed all 32 points for the Pantherettes, delivering
season-best times in two relay events; running in the order of
Austin, Adee, Sims, and Land, the quartet racked up their first 16
points in the 800-meter relay, clocking in at 1 minute, 43.43
seconds, to secure the silver medal; then, with the 2A championship
on the line, the four runners lined up for the final event of the
night, the 1,600-meter relay, with Ms. Adee and Ms. Land trading
places in the relay order; the squad crossed the finish line in
4:01.07, collecting a second silver medal and 16 additional points
to clinch a share of the title; and
WHEREAS, Winning a state championship represents the
culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering
commitment to excellence, and the Panhandle Pantherettes 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 Panhandle High School girls'
track team on claiming a share of the 2A championship at the 2023
UIL Track & Field State Meet and extend to the athletes sincere best
wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Pantherettes as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Price
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2268 was adopted by the House on May
29, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House