TITLE: Congratulating the El Paso Community College Tejano and Tejana cross country & half marathon teams on an outstanding 2018 season.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the El Paso Community College Tejano and Tejana cross country & half marathon teams on an outstanding 2018 season.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The men's and women's cross country & half marathon teams at El Paso Community College continued the program's tradition of success with an outstanding 2018 season; and WHEREAS, The Tejanos and Tejanas closed out the year with exceptional showings in two high-profile events; at the National Junior College Athletic Association Cross Country Championships held in Garden City, Kansas, on November 10, both teams tallied impressive scores in their Division I races, with the women's squad achieving second place and the men's squad taking third; and WHEREAS, Only a week later, these dedicated athletes once again matched up against competitors from across the country in the NJCAA Half Marathon Championships in Orange Beach, Alabama; both squads recorded first-place finishes, with the Tejanas claiming their fifth national title and the Tejanos capturing the team's first championship crown in program history; moreover, Elias Loriposia took home the men's individual title; and WHEREAS, In addition to their exemplary performances in competition, the EPCC runners have also maintained a commitment to excellence in the classroom, boasting team grade point averages of higher than 3.24; and WHEREAS, With their accomplishments on the national stage, the EPCC cross country & half marathon athletes have become a source of great pride to their school, and all those associated with the teams are indeed deserving of special recognition; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the El Paso Community College Tejano and Tejana cross country & half marathon teams on an outstanding 2018 season and extend to the runners, coaches, and staff sincere best wishes for the future; 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. Fierro Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1231 was adopted by the House on April 26, 2019, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House