H.R. No. 944

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Throckmorton High School has established a tradition of excellence in academics and a wide variety of extracurricular activities, and this year's students have continued to excel in numerous endeavors; and

WHEREAS, Located in north central Texas, this proud farming community places a high priority on education; the high school has achieved recognition as an Exemplary Campus in seven of the last eight years, and the school district was accorded the notable distinction of Exemplary District for the 19992000 academic year; and

WHEREAS, This has been another banner year for schools in Throckmorton; its elementary campus captured first place at the University Interscholastic League (UIL) district academic meet, and the high school had 11 students advance to the UIL regional academic competition; and

WHEREAS, A perennial power in athletics, the high school girls basketball team completed a stellar season in which it reached the 2001 UIL Class A state quarterfinals, while the boys basketball team made it to the sectional tournament; moreover, the tennis and track and field programs had individuals take top honors at their respective district competitions; and

WHEREAS, Additionally, both the boys and girls golf teams qualified for the UIL state golf tournament in Austin this year; junior Matt Bellah, junior Jed Gray, junior Caleb Hodges, sophomore Mikel Martinson, and senior T.C. Redwine led the Greyhounds to firstplace finishes in their district and regional competitions; golfers for the Lady Greyhounds, who won their district meet and placed second at regionals, include senior Bridget Briles, senior Meggan McKnight, sophomore Whitney Ray, senior Loren Scarlett, and senior Shannon Sullivan; and

WHEREAS, In the arts, the school's 65member Golden Greyhound Band has won the prestigious sweepstakes competition for four of the past five years and has also had many of its members perform well at state competitions; and

WHEREAS, Many other organizations at the high school are flourishing, such as the Future Farmers of America (FFA); the FFA won a total of seven banners this year and six of its members will receive their Lone Star Farmer degrees; and

WHEREAS, With an enrollment of 70 students, Throckmorton High School makes up in spirit and determination what it lacks in sheer numbers; the school's outstanding accomplishments for the 20002001 academic year are truly impressive, and all those who have participated in its many successes are indeed worthy of special legislative recognition at this time; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the students, faculty, and staff at Throckmorton High School for their myriad achievements and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Throckmorton High School as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Hardcastle

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Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 944 was adopted by the House on May 9, 2001, by a nonrecord vote.

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Chief Clerk of the House