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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 54
WHEREAS, Texan Vincent Hancock proudly represented his
nation by winning the gold medal in the men's skeet shooting
event and a silver medal in the skeet mixed team event at the
Summer Olympic Games in Paris in August 2024; and
WHEREAS, Having previously triumphed in 2008, 2012, and
2021, Mr. Hancock claimed a historic fourth gold medal in the
men's Olympic skeet competition during the Paris games to join an
exclusive group of only six athletes who have won the same event
at four different Olympic Games; he opened the 2024 event by
hitting 123 out of 125 shots in the qualifying round, ranking in
fourth place, and he turned in an exceptional performance during
the final round on August 3 by hitting 58 out of 60 shots,
finishing just one point off of the Olympic record he set in 2021;
and
WHEREAS, Two days later, Mr. Hancock went on to win his
fifth career Olympic medal by securing second place in the skeet
mixed team event on August 5 alongside his partner, Austen Smith;
the duo hit 148 out of 150 shots during the qualifying round, with
Mr. Hancock pulling out a flawless shoot-off and posting a
perfect score of 75, and they were one point behind Italy going
into the finals; ultimately, they claimed the silver medal with a
final tally of 44 out of 48 shots; and
WHEREAS, Inspired by his father and brother, Mr. Hancock
began taking part in shooting sports at an early age, and among
his many accomplishments, he has won five world championships and
has medaled in numerous world cups; in addition, he was a member
of the U.S. Army for six years, including service in the
Marksmanship Unit, and in 2023, he opened his own shooting range
in Fort Worth and has since distinguished himself as an
outstanding coach and mentor to numerous individuals; in all his
endeavors, he benefits from the love and support of his wife,
Rebekah, and their two daughters, Bailey and Brenlyn; and
WHEREAS, With his victorious performance on the Olympic
stage, Vincent Hancock has furthered his legacy as one of the top
skeet shooters of all time, and he may take justifiable pride in a
job well done; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby congratulate Vincent Hancock on winning two
medals in skeet shooting at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games and
extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for Mr. Hancock as an expression of high regard from the
Texas Senate.
King
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 1, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate