88R7164 JRI-D
By: Springer S.R. No. 45
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Holliday High School girls' cross country team
proved itself the finest 3A squad in Texas by winning the 2021
University Interscholastic League state championship; and
WHEREAS, The Lady Eagles matched up against the top high
school competitors in Texas at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock on
November 5, 2021; under the guidance of head coach Glenn Griffin,
the Holliday runners dominated the field in the 3A competition,
finishing with 39 points to capture the fourth title in school
history; and
WHEREAS, Holliday was paced by Hannah Spears, who claimed the
individual championship with a time of 11 minutes, 34.9 seconds;
she was followed by Jaycee Lyons in 9th place at 12:05.30 and by
Simone Mouras in 11th place at 12:09.30; also contributing to the
team's exceptional showing were Kyla Coheley, who clocked in at
12:23.00, Jaci Shepherd, who finished in 12:40.10, Breagan Blowers,
who completed the course in 12:47.10, and Briar Griffin, who posted
a time of 13:09.60; and
WHEREAS, The talented student-athletes of the Lady Eagle
cross country team have distinguished themselves through their
skill, hard work, and enduring commitment to excellence, and they
will cherish their memories of their state title triumph for the
rest of their lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby congratulate the Holliday High School girls' cross country
team on winning the 2021 UIL 3A state championship and extend to the
team's runners, coaches, and staff sincere best wishes for
continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Lady Eagles as an expression of high regard by the
Texas Senate.