TITLE: Congratulating Riley Richards of China Spring High School on winning the silver medal in the Class 4A pole vault at the 2015 UIL Track & Field State Meet.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Riley Richards of China Spring High School on winning the silver medal in the Class 4A pole vault at the 2015 UIL Track & Field State Meet.

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WHEREAS, Riley Richards, a sophomore at China Spring High School, achieved great distinction by winning the Class 4A silver medal in the pole vault at the University Interscholastic League Track & Field State Meet on May 16, 2015; and WHEREAS, Facing the top competitors in the state at Mike A. Meyers Stadium in Austin, Mr. Richards turned in a remarkable performance, reaching a height of 16 feet, 3 inches, to finish as the overall runner-up in Class 4A competition; and WHEREAS, This fine young Texan has furthered a proud family tradition of pole vaulting with his achievements at the state meet; his father, Brandon Richards, competed in the pole vault at the collegiate level, and his grandfather, Bob Richards, won gold medals in the event at the 1952 and 1956 Summer Olympics; and WHEREAS, By excelling in the state's premier showcase for high school track and field athletes, Riley Richards has become a source of pride for his family and 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 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Riley Richards on his second-place finish in the Class 4A pole vault at the 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. Richards as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Anderson of McLennan Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 3188 was adopted by the House on May 30, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House