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.
Price
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2272 was adopted by the House on May
29, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House