[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 124 (Tuesday, July 24, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1053]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-KINGSVILLE NCAA MEN'S OUTDOOR TRACK AND 
                           FIELD CHAMPIONSHIP

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                           HON. FILEMON VELA

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 24, 2018


  Mr. VELA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Texas A&M 
University-Kingsville Javelinas on their 2018 NCAA Division II Men's 
Outdoor Track and Field National Championship.
  The Javelinas capped off an impressive season as National Champions 
on May 26, 2018 thanks to the enduring dedication and leadership of 
head coach Ryan Dall and the entire coaching staff. During the highly 
competitive national meet of 113 total teams, the Javelinas scored 65 
points and won four individual National Champion titles.
  I want to congratulate the athletes. Charles Greaves secured a 
critical first place finish in the triple jump event for the Javelinas, 
and joined Deon Hope, Javier Lopez and Todd Nicholas in their first 
place win in the 4 x 100 meter relay race. Senior Javier Lopez claimed 
back-to-hack titles in the 100 meter hurdles in his last event as a 
Javelina. Richard Cervantes impressively finished first overall after 
trailing behind in 15th place in the shot put event. I am very proud of 
the hard work and perseverance these gentlemen demonstrated on the 
national stage.
  The National Championship team was comprised of: Joshua Adame, Seth 
Barker, Marckenley Betony, Jamarkus Birks, Raymond Borjon, Jesus 
Caballero, Richard Cervantes, Johnnie Davila, Robert Downs, Damian 
Feeney, Kentwuan Freeman, Hilario Garcia, Charles Greaves, Daniel 
Guerrero, Miguel Hanze, Johnathon Harper, Drew Hill, Deon Hope, Arturo 
Huerta, Kenneth Jackson, Lane Janecka, Sean Landez, Javier Lopez, Elias 
Madrid, Ricky Medrano, Lane Michna, Todd Nicholas, Jasiah Patterson, 
Andrew Perez, Supun Randeniya, Jorge Rios, Francisco Solis, Shane 
Stehle, Juan Suarez, Joseph Swierc, Jose Ventura IV, Dean Wallace, 
Christopher Williams, Brandon Wilson, Ayman Zahafi, Kenny Zamorano, and 
Vitaly Zhgun. The coaching staff included: Ryan Dall, Tim Miller, Aared 
Sampson, and Amber Perry.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing the great accomplishment 
of the Texas A&M-Kingsville Javelinas. As their Representative in 
Congress, I am very proud of all their hard work and commitment that 
resulted in this exceptional achievement.

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