88R31731 CW-D By: Price H.R. No. 2272 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Ke'Mauri Pinkard of Tascosa High School in Amarillo achieved great distinction by winning the silver medal in the 5A triple jump 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. Pinkard turned in a notable performance in the triple jump; finding himself in fifth place with only two tries remaining, he soared 48 feet, 10.5 inches, on his next-to-last attempt to clinch second place; and WHEREAS, A senior at Tascosa High, Mr. Pinkard also competed in the 5A long jump at the state meet, finishing fifth with a leap of 22 feet, 3.75 inches; and WHEREAS, By excelling in the state's premier showcase for high school track and field athletes, Ke'Mauri Pinkard 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 Ke'Mauri Pinkard on his silver-medal finish in the 5A triple jump 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. Pinkard as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.