H.R. No. 2273
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The boys' 1,600-meter relay team from Follett High
School achieved great distinction by winning the 1A gold medal 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 13, the quartet of
Jayden Watson, Julian Barton, Eugenio Chavez, and Shayne Franks
turned in an exceptional performance, claiming the state title with
a time of 3 minutes, 29.36 seconds; and
WHEREAS, The victory was all the more special because the
Panther runners were the first relay team from Follett High School
to ever compete at the state meet; and
WHEREAS, By excelling in the state's premier showcase for
high school track and field athletes, these talented runners have
ably represented their school and community, and they will cherish
their 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 the Follett High School boys'
1,600-meter relay team on winning the gold medal in the 1A event 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 team 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. 2273 was adopted by the House on May
29, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House