TITLE: Congratulating Lauren Cochran of Lumberton High School on her participation in the 2015 UIL Swimming & Diving State Meet.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Lauren Cochran of Lumberton High School on her participation in the 2015 UIL Swimming & Diving State Meet.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Lauren Cochran, a sophomore at Lumberton High School, was one of the select number of athletes who participated in the University Interscholastic League Swimming & Diving State Meet, held on February 20 and 21, 2015, at the Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center in Austin; and WHEREAS, Competing against some of the most talented swimmers from across the state, Ms. Cochran raced in the 5A 200-yard freestyle preliminaries before finishing in eighth place in the consolation finals with a time of 1 minute, 58.18 seconds; and WHEREAS, This gifted young Texan has enjoyed great success as a member of the swim team at Lumberton High, capturing District 22-4A titles in the 100-yard and 200-yard freestyle events during her freshman year; moreover, she qualified for the 2015 state meet after winning the 200-yard freestyle at regionals with a personal best time of 1:57.56; and WHEREAS, Through her hard work and enduring commitment to excellence, Lauren Cochran has earned a place among the top high school swimmers in the Lone Star State, and she is indeed deserving of special recognition for her achievements; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Lauren Cochran on her participation in the 2015 UIL Swimming & Diving State Meet and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Cochran as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. White of Tyler Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 861 was adopted by the House on March 12, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House