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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Erin Davis, a senior at Stony Point High School in |
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Round Rock, has demonstrated excellence in the sport of gymnastics, |
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and she will soon be competing at the collegiate level as a student |
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athlete at the University of Nebraska; and |
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WHEREAS, Active in the sport since the age of six, Ms. Davis |
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proved herself at the recreational level and at the competitive |
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level at Capital Gymnastics in Austin, and she undoubtedly |
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possesses the dedication, commitment, and athleticism necessary to |
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succeed at the highest levels of gymnastic competition; and |
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WHEREAS, A three-time Junior Olympic National Championships |
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qualifier, Ms. Davis took second on floor, third on vault, and sixth |
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on beam in 2006; in 2005, she posted ninth-place finishes on vault |
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and floor, and the previous year she took third-place honors on |
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vault; and |
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WHEREAS, Thanks to the strong support of her parents, Simira |
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and Michael Davis, and her coach, Barry Hyder, this dynamic student |
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athlete has continued to improve as a gymnast, while also |
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establishing herself as a mentor and role model for younger |
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gymnasts; her soon-to-be coach at the University of Nebraska |
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considers her to be "the total package on both floor and vault," and |
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suggests that she may contend for All-America honors and an NCAA |
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title during her Husker career; and |
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WHEREAS, Setting and achieving personal goals is a hallmark |
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of successful athletes at every level of competition, and Erin |
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Davis has shown the physical ability and mental fortitude necessary |
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to contend with the top athletes in her sport; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize Erin Davis for her leadership, |
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commitment, and exemplary achievement as an athlete and extend |
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sincere best wishes to her for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Ms. Davis as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |
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Krusee |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1627 was adopted by the House on May |
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3, 2007, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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