TITLE: Congratulating Jack McLaughlin of Calallen High School in Corpus Christi on his performance at the 2015 UIL Swimming & Diving State Meet.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Jack McLaughlin of Calallen High School in Corpus Christi on his performance at the 2015 UIL Swimming & Diving State Meet.

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WHEREAS, Jack McLaughlin, a senior at Calallen High School in Corpus Christi, achieved great distinction at the University Interscholastic League Swimming & Diving State Meet, held at the Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center in Austin on February 20 and 21, 2015; and WHEREAS, Making his fourth consecutive appearance in the state competition, Mr. McLaughlin recorded a time of 1 minute, 39.85 seconds, in the 5A 200-yard freestyle event to take home the silver medal; he followed that impressive performance with another fine showing in the 100-yard butterfly race, finishing in second place with a time of 50.49 seconds to capture his second medal of the meet; and WHEREAS, This gifted young Texan will continue his career as a student-athlete at Texas Christian University, where he will compete as a member of the Horned Frogs swimming and diving program; and WHEREAS, Through hard work and superb athletic ability, Jack McLaughlin has earned a place among the top high school swimmers in the Lone Star State, and he is a source of great pride to his school and his community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Jack McLaughlin on winning two silver medals at the 2015 UIL Swimming & Diving State Meet and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. McLaughlin as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Herrero Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 872 was adopted by the House on March 12, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House