88S40765 TBO-D By: Guerra H.R. No. 82 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The girls' cross country team of McAllen High School ended a memorable season by participating in the 2023 University Interscholastic League Cross Country State Championships at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock on November 3; and WHEREAS, Joining other top high school competitors from across Texas at the state meet, the McAllen High team included seven runners: Dana Rojas Vazquez, Kenzi Ramirez, Daira Rojas Vazquez, Aillen Rivera, Samara Gully, Ava Barreda, and Rebecca Morgan; and WHEREAS, The first McAllen High School team to reach the state competition in 26 years, the 2023 Bulldogs posted a combined time of 1 hour, 39 minutes, 3.9 seconds, while negotiating the challenging course, and they claimed ninth place in the Class 5A team standings; and WHEREAS, By earning the right to compete in the state's premier showcase for high school cross country runners, these dedicated athletes have ably represented their school and community, and they may indeed reflect with pride on their accomplishments; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby congratulate the members of the McAllen High School girls' cross country team on their participation in the 2023 UIL Cross Country State Championships and extend to them sincere best wishes for the future; 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.