TITLE: Congratulating the Midland Christian School boys' and girls' track teams on winning TAPPS 4A state championships for 2013.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Midland Christian School boys' and girls' track teams on winning TAPPS 4A state championships for 2013.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The boys' and girls' track teams of Midland Christian School both captured 4A state titles at the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools Track and Field State Championship, held May 10 and 11, 2013, at Baylor University in Waco; and WHEREAS, In winning their third consecutive 4A state crown and the seventh in school history, the boys' squad was propelled by a sweep of all three relay events; Elias Aguirre, Erwin Baquirin, Kade Christensen, and Brit Hooper won the 400-meter relay, while Mr. Aguirre and Mr. Christensen joined with Jarrod Koym and Brandon Nguyen to take gold in the 800-meter relay; Mr. Nguyen and Mr. Hooper teamed with Zach Bates and Matt Ramirez for first place in the 1,600-meter relay to complete the trifecta; in addition, Mr. Aguirre added to his medal collection with another victory in the 100-meter dash, posting a career-best time of 10.84 seconds; and WHEREAS, The Lady Mustangs won their first-ever state championship behind a number of outstanding performances; Morgan Ashton broke her own school record with a time of 45.5 seconds to claim gold in the 300-meter hurdles and also combined with Kendall Blanchard, Kayla Dupriest, and Kirsten Defrance to win the 1,600-meter relay; moreover, Ms. Dupriest and Ms. Defrance teamed with Kami Berryhill and Kenzi McGraw to place first in the 800-meter relay, and Emma Thompson was victorious in the discus; and WHEREAS, Under the inspired leadership of coach Chris McKinney, the athletes of the Midland Christian boys' and girls' teams have furthered their school's reputation as a track and field powerhouse, and their accomplishments are a testament to their hard work and enduring commitment to excellence; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Midland Christian School boys' and girls' track teams on winning the 2013 TAPPS 4A state championships and extend to the athletes, 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 teams as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Craddick Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2834 was adopted by the House on May 26, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House