TITLE: Congratulating Michael Johnson of San Elizario High School on winning the silver medal in the 4A 800-meter race at the 2013 UIL Track & Field State Meet.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Michael Johnson of San Elizario High School on winning the silver medal in the 4A 800-meter race at the 2013 UIL Track & Field State Meet.

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WHEREAS, Michael Johnson, a sophomore at San Elizario High School, made an outstanding showing at the University Interscholastic League Track & Field State Meet on May 10, 2013, in Austin; and WHEREAS, Facing off against a field of the top 4A runners in Texas in the 800-meter event, Mr. Johnson earned the silver medal with a time of 1 minute, 54.95 seconds, besting his winning time at the regional championships by a half-second and establishing a new school record for the distance; and WHEREAS, This talented young man was guided to victory with the able assistance of coaches Cesar Morales and Michael Warfield; in claiming his place on the podium, Mr. Johnson becomes the first Eagle track athlete to capture a medal at the state championships since 1977, when his uncle Ray was the winner of the mile event; and WHEREAS, Through talent and determination, Michael Johnson has already earned a special place in the history of San Elizario athletics, and he is poised for further success in the years ahead; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Michael Johnson on winning the silver medal in the 4A 800-meter race at the UIL Track & Field State Meet and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Johnson as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. M. Gonzalez of El Paso Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2769 was adopted by the House on May 24, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House