88R12073 CW-D
By: Harris of Williamson H.R. No. 365
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Olympic track athlete Fred Kerley received
well-deserved recognition with the dedication of a mural in his
honor on February 4, 2023, in his hometown of Taylor; and
WHEREAS, Painted by local artist Adam Davenport, the mural
depicts Mr. Kerley sprinting to victory in the 100-meter dash at
the 2022 World Athletics Championships; his gold-medal time of 9.86
seconds was the sixth-fastest ever recorded at that distance; he
also gained worldwide attention for his exceptional Olympic
performance in 2021, when he collected a silver medal in the 100
meters at the Summer Games in Tokyo; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Kerley was a track, football, and basketball
standout at Taylor High School; following his graduation, he went
on to attend South Plains College and Texas A&M University; he
starred as a member of the Aggies' track team, winning the 400-meter
title at the 2017 NCAA Division I indoor and outdoor track and field
championships; that same year, he set the collegiate record in the
event; and
WHEREAS, Demonstrating exceptional talent and dedication,
Fred Kerley has proven himself one of the top sprinters in the
world, and his achievements are a source of great pride and
inspiration for the residents of Taylor; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate track athlete Fred Kerley on being
honored with a mural in his hometown of Taylor 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. Kerley as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.