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.
Guerra
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 82 was adopted by the House on
December 5, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House