TITLE: Congratulating Kendra Murray of Tascosa High School in Amarillo on her bronze-medal finish in the girls' shot put wheelchair event at the 2023 UIL Track & Field State Meet.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Kendra Murray of Tascosa High School in Amarillo on her bronze-medal finish in the girls' shot put wheelchair event at the 2023 UIL Track & Field State Meet.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Kendra Murray of Tascosa High School in Amarillo achieved great distinction by winning the bronze medal in the girls' shot put wheelchair event at the 2023 University Interscholastic League Track & Field State Meet; and WHEREAS, Joining the other top high school competitors in Texas at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin on May 12, Ms. Murray turned in a notable performance; demonstrating tremendous resolve, she delivered her best throw on her final try, clinching a third-place finish with an effort of 16 feet, 0.25 inches; and WHEREAS, A senior at Tascosa High, Ms. Murray enjoyed great success during the 2023 season, her inaugural year of competing in the shot put; she became the first student-athlete from the Amarillo Independent School District to participate in the wheelchair division at the state meet and the first to earn a medal; and WHEREAS, By excelling in the state's premier showcase for high school track and field athletes, Kendra Murray has ably represented her school and community, and she will cherish her memories of this outstanding accomplishment for years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Kendra Murray on her bronze-medal finish in the girls' shot put wheelchair event at the 2023 UIL Track & Field State Meet 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 Ms. Murray as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Price Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2271 was adopted by the House on May 29, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House