TITLE: Recognizing the Texas A&M University men's track and field team for winning a Division I championship.

SUMMARY: Recognizing the Texas A&M University men's track and field team for winning a Division I championship.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Texas A&M University men's track and field team, which won the 2017 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Indoor Track and Field Championship; and WHEREAS, The Aggies seized the school's first men's indoor track and field national championship on the strength of a win in the meet's final event, the 4x400-meter relay; the Aggies set a meet record with a time of 3:02.80 in the event and finished with a total of 46 points, edging out the University of Florida by half a point; and WHEREAS, These student athletes have demonstrated great talent and perseverance over the course of the season, and team members can take great pride in their outstanding performance; and WHEREAS, Under the superior leadership and expertise of head coach Pat Henry and his staff, the Aggie men's track and field team have developed the exceptional teamwork and discipline essential to achieving this victory; and WHEREAS, Texans everywhere are proud of the Aggies for their hard work, their impressive skills, and their fine sportsmanship; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby extend congratulations to the Texas A&M University men's track and field team on winning the 2017 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Indoor Track and Field Championship; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the team as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Schwertner President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 3, 2017.