TITLE: Congratulating the Boys Ranch High School boys' cross-country team on finishing in fifth place among the 2A schools participating in the 2012 UIL State Championships.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Boys Ranch High School boys' cross-country team on finishing in fifth place among the 2A schools participating in the 2012 UIL State Championships.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The boys' cross-country team from Boys Ranch High School turned in a fine performance to finish in fifth place among the 2A schools participating in the University Interscholastic League State Championships, held on November 10, 2012, in Round Rock; and WHEREAS, The Roughriders recorded a cumulative time of 1 hour, 29 minutes, 13.29 seconds, with an average individual time of 17 minutes, 50.66 seconds; and WHEREAS, Boys Ranch High School's outstanding showing was the result of a superb team effort; the Roughriders were paced by Jacob Myers, who finished the course in 17 minutes, 22.16 seconds, and he was followed by Devon Razo, Andrew Pacino, Donald Sedigas, Justice Barnes, Anthony Carrasco, and Alex Wittmer; and WHEREAS, The success attained by the Boys Ranch cross-country runners is a testament to their hard work and commitment to excellence, and they may reflect with pride on their notable achievement; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Boys Ranch High School boys' cross-country team on its fifth-place finish among the 2A competitors at the 2012 UIL State Championships and extend to the runners and coaching staff sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Price Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2864 was adopted by the House on May 26, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House