TITLE: Congratulating the Bushland High School girls' cross-country team on winning the 2012 UIL 2A state championship.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Bushland High School girls' cross-country team on winning the 2012 UIL 2A state championship.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The girls' cross-country team from Bushland High School captured the 2012 University Interscholastic League 2A state championship with an exceptional performance at the state meet on November 10, 2012; and WHEREAS, Three of the school's runners finished in the top 20, and two others made it into the top 50, for a total score of 70; that placed Bushland 27 points ahead of runner-up Comanche High School and secured the state title for the Lady Falcons in their first team appearance at the UIL Cross-Country State Championships; and WHEREAS, Bushland was paced by freshman Aundera Schroder, whose time of 12:23 was the sixth fastest in the event; joining her in the top 20 were Kenzie Schaffer at 12:42 and Cortnie Grauel at 12:51, with Morgan Lackey, Ellie Cornett, Madison Berry, and Stormie Fuentes rounding out the state meet lineup; and WHEREAS, Excelling through a true team effort, the Lady Falcons also received valuable contributions throughout the season from Bailee Barber, Celeste Barton, and Randa Stone, all of whom served as alternates for the UIL championship event; coach Kevin Ufford was instrumental in helping Bushland reach the pinnacle of success, and manager Ashton Miller offered dedicated support to the athletes in the course of their triumphant 2012 campaign; and WHEREAS, The talented young women of the Lady Falcons cross-country team have earned great distinction for themselves and for their 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 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Bushland High School girls' cross-country team on winning the 2012 UIL 2A state championship and extend to the team's runners, coach, and manager 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. 2811 was adopted by the House on May 26, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House