TITLE: Congratulating Jake Merrell of Valley High School in Turkey, Texas, on winning three gold medals at the 2017 UIL Track & Field State Meet.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Jake Merrell of Valley High School in Turkey, Texas, on winning three gold medals at the 2017 UIL Track & Field State Meet.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Jake Merrell, a junior at Valley High School in Turkey, Texas, achieved great distinction by winning three Class 1A state championship titles at the 2017 University Interscholastic League Track & Field State Meet; and WHEREAS, Joining the other top high school competitors in Texas at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin on May 11 and 12, Mr. Merrell captured a trio of gold medals with times of 9 minutes, 38.23 seconds, in the 3,200-meter run, 4 minutes, 23.79 seconds, in the 1,600-meter run, and 1 minute, 54.1 seconds, in the 800-meter run; moreover, he now holds the conference record in all three events; and WHEREAS, By excelling in the state's premier showcase for high school track and field athletes, this talented young Texan has ably represented his school, and he will cherish his memories of this outstanding accomplishment for years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Jake Merrell on winning three gold medals at the 2017 UIL Track & Field 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. Merrell as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Springer Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2392 was adopted by the House on May 28, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House