TITLE: Congratulating the Follett High School boys' 1,600-meter relay team on winning the 1A gold medal at the 2023 UIL Track & Field State Meet.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Follett High School boys' 1,600-meter relay team on winning the 1A gold medal at the 2023 UIL Track & Field State Meet.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The boys' 1,600-meter relay team from Follett High School achieved great distinction by winning the 1A gold medal 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 13, the quartet of Jayden Watson, Julian Barton, Eugenio Chavez, and Shayne Franks turned in an exceptional performance, claiming the state title with a time of 3 minutes, 29.36 seconds; and WHEREAS, The victory was all the more special because the Panther runners were the first relay team from Follett High School to ever compete at the state meet; and WHEREAS, By excelling in the state's premier showcase for high school track and field athletes, these talented runners have ably represented their school and community, and they will cherish their 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 the Follett High School boys' 1,600-meter relay team on winning the gold medal in the 1A event at the 2023 UIL Track & Field State Meet and extend to the athletes sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Price Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2273 was adopted by the House on May 29, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House