TITLE: Congratulating the South Plains College women's track and field team on winning the national title at the 2015 NJCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the South Plains College women's track and field team on winning the national title at the 2015 NJCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Proving itself the finest junior college squad in the nation once again, the women's track and field team of South Plains College placed first in the National Junior College Athletic Association Indoor Track and Field Championships, held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on March 6 and 7, 2015; and WHEREAS, Capturing their fourth national title since 2009, the Lady Texans were paced in track events by Chrisann Gordon, who won the 600-meter and 800-meter races, and Domonique Williams, who bested her opponents in the 400-meter dash; the two also combined forces with teammates Kassidi Jones and Victoria Salvadores to win the distance medley relay, and Ms. Williams joined Medinah Spencer, Brandi Dobbin, and Alexis Hyshaw to clinch the gold in the 4 x400-meter relay; and WHEREAS, Diamond Gause contributed to the medal count with a first-place showing in the 60-meter dash; in field events, Morgan Hartsell was crowned champion in the pole vault, and Anyi Garcias-Solis claimed the triple jump title; and WHEREAS, These talented athletes were guided by head coach Chris Beene and associate head coach Blaine Wiley; in recognition of his outstanding work, Mr. Beene was named Men's and Women's Head Coach of the Year by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association following the meet, while Mr. Wiley earned the Assistant Coach of the Year honor; and WHEREAS, With their exceptional performances at the national level, the Lady Texans have brought further acclaim to South Plains College, and they may take justifiable pride in this significant achievement; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the South Plains College women's track and field team on winning the national title at the 2015 NJCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships and extend to all those associated with the team sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Lady Texans as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. King of Hemphill Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1581 was adopted by the House on April 16, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House