TITLE: Congratulating Lauren Penney of Jasper on qualifying for the 2015 Junior Olympics.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Lauren Penney of Jasper on qualifying for the 2015 Junior Olympics.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Lauren Penney of Jasper has demonstrated excellence in the sport of gymnastics, and she will soon be competing at the Junior Olympics being held in Fort Worth in July 2015; and WHEREAS, The daughter of proud parents Carlton and Beth Penney, Lauren Penney qualified for the prestigious event through her impressive performance at the 2015 USA Gymnastics Trampoline and Tumbling state championships in Lafayette, Louisiana; there, she captured titles in the power tumbling and the double mini-trampoline events and was awarded the silver medal for trampoline; and WHEREAS, Training and competing in gymnastics since the age of five, Lauren has greatly benefited from the guidance of her coaches, Neil and Ramonda Vinsant and Gabbi Smith; in addition, she is a straight-A student at Parnell Elementary School; and WHEREAS, This outstanding young Texan has shown the determination and perseverance that are the hallmarks of successful athletes at every level of competition, and she is a source of pride for her family, her friends, and her coaches; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Lauren Penney on her wins at the 2015 USA Gymnastics Trampoline and Tumbling state championships and on qualifying for the Junior Olympics and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Lauren as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. White of Tyler Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2532 was adopted by the House on May 21, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House