H.R. No. 33
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Rio Grande Valley native Valery Tobias has compiled
an impressive list of accomplishments as a track and cross country
athlete; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Tobias first distinguished herself as a runner
during her four years at IDEA Quest Academy and College Prep in
Edinburg; the daughter of Linda and Emilio Tobias, she won three
state titles in the 800-meter event for Class 3A and was the
top-ranked high school runner at that distance in 2018; she also
finished fourth in the 400 meters and the high jump at the 2018
state meet and was a regional champion in cross country; and
WHEREAS, Following her graduation, Ms. Tobias went on to
compete at The University of Texas at Austin; as a Longhorn, she
captured several program records and won gold in the 1,000 meters at
the 2023 Big 12 Indoor Championship; moreover, she was part of the
distance medley relay team that won the 2020 Big 12 Women's Indoor
title and set a new school record; in 2022 and 2023, she was named to
the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association
All-American First Team in both the indoor and outdoor 800-meter
races, and she was selected to the All-Big 12 Academic First Team in
2020 and 2022; and
WHEREAS, Since concluding her collegiate career, Ms. Tobias
has joined the professional ranks by signing with the Brooks Beasts
Track Club, and she is focusing on qualifying for the 2024 Summer
Olympics in Paris; and
WHEREAS, Through her skill, determination, and commitment to
excellence, Valery Tobias has distinguished herself as one of the
nation's premier middle distance runners, and she is a source of
great pride to her many supporters in the Rio Grande Valley; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby honor Valery Tobias for her
achievements as a track and cross country athlete and extend to her
sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Tobias as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Longoria
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 33 was adopted by the House on
November 1, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House