TITLE: Congratulating Representative Pat Fallon on completing the 2016 World Marathon Challenge.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Representative Pat Fallon on completing the 2016 World Marathon Challenge.

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WHEREAS, In an effort to raise funds for childhood cancer research, State Representative Pat Fallon took part in the World Marathon Challenge January 23 to 30, 2016; and WHEREAS, A true test of endurance, the annual World Marathon Challenge requires participants to complete seven marathons on seven continents in seven days; the 2016 event led runners on an exhausting 30,000-mile trip around the globe that began with a race in Union Glacier, Antarctica, and went on to include marathons in Chile, Spain, Morocco, the United Arab Emirates, Australia, and Florida; and WHEREAS, Despite having never run a marathon before embarking on the first leg of the journey, Representative Fallon was inspired to tackle this grueling feat as a tribute to Jonny Wade, an eight-year-old boy from Illinois who tragically passed away in 2015 following a courageous battle with brain cancer; because Representative Fallon covered all of the expenses he incurred while participating in the marathon, he was able to donate $77,777 to the Pediatric Cancer Foundation in Jonny's honor; and WHEREAS, By finishing the World Marathon Challenge, Representative Pat Fallon not only earned his place among an elite group of athletes but also brought increased awareness to an important cause, and he may indeed take justifiable pride in these admirable achievements; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate State Representative Pat Fallon on his completion of the 2016 World Marathon Challenge and commend him for his outstanding fund-raising work in behalf of pediatric cancer research; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Representative Fallon as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Raymond Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1188 was adopted by the House on May 29, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House