TITLE: Congratulating Sami Gonzalez of Creekview High School in Carrollton on recording the nation's fastest time of the season in the 300-meter hurdles.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Sami Gonzalez of Creekview High School in Carrollton on recording the nation's fastest time of the season in the 300-meter hurdles.

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WHEREAS, Sami Gonzalez, a senior at Creekview High School in Carrollton, turned in an exceptional performance on March 27, 2015, when she recorded the nation's fastest time of the season in the 300-meter hurdles; and WHEREAS, Competing against some of the top high school hurdlers from around the country at the Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays in Austin, Ms. Gonzalez crossed the finish line in 41.89 seconds to eclipse the previous top national time of 42.07 seconds; and WHEREAS, This exceptional student-athlete has realized many impressive accomplishments in recent years; she has qualified for the state track meet on multiple occasions, and she claimed the state title in the 300-meter hurdles in 2014; she will continue her athletic career at the collegiate level in the fall as a member of the track and field squad at the University of Miami; and WHEREAS, In establishing her season-best time, Sami Gonzalez has distinguished herself as a competitor of rare ability, and her achievement is a source of great pride to her school and her many supporters in the community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Sami Gonzalez on recording the nation's fastest time of the season in the 300-meter hurdles and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Gonzalez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Simmons Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2151 was adopted by the House on May 21, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House