TITLE: Congratulating the St. Paul High School girls' cross country team on winning the 2018 TAPPS 2A state championship.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the St. Paul High School girls' cross country team on winning the 2018 TAPPS 2A state championship.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The members of the girls' cross country team of St. Paul High School in Shiner once again proved themselves the finest group of 2A runners in Texas with their first place finish at the 2018 Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools Cross Country State Championships; and WHEREAS, Joining the other top competitors at the Cottonwood Creek Golf Course in Waco on October 29, the Lady Cardinals dominated the field to capture their sixth consecutive state title; St. Paul was led by Julianna Davis, who claimed the individual gold medal with a time of 13 minutes, 9.2 seconds; she was followed in 7th place by teammate Rebecca Wagner at 13:38.60; and WHEREAS, Also contributing to the team's impressive performance were Riley Johnson, who clocked in at 13:50.80, Cameron Pesek, who finished in 13:56.00, Hope Kapavik, who recorded a time of 14:24.10, Paige Brown, who crossed the finish line in 14:24.60, and Bailey Blair, who completed the course in 15:02.10; all five runners placed among the top 20 in the event; and WHEREAS, Excelling with a true team effort, the Lady Cardinals also received valuable contributions throughout the year from the other members of the roster: Sarah Barecky, Tristin Davis, Trinity Garza, Macy Grabarkievtz, Holly Hull, Lauryn Kubenka, Brooke Pesek, Delynn Pesek, Grace Pilat, and Taylor Wauson; these determined runners were ably guided by head coach Dana Beal-Sestak and assistant coach Nicco Brown; and WHEREAS, By accomplishing the rare feat of winning six consecutive state championships, the St. Paul Lady Cardinals have furthered their school's exceptional record of achievement, and all those associated with the team may reflect with pride on a job well done; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the St. Paul High School girls' cross country team on winning the 2018 TAPPS 2A state championship and extend to the team's players, 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 team as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Leman Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 368 was adopted by the House on March 13, 2019, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House