The resolution honors Keller native Austen Jewell Smith for her remarkable achievements at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, where she won a bronze medal in the women's skeet shooting event and a silver medal in the skeet mixed team event. Competing at the Chateauroux Shooting Centre, Ms. Smith excelled in the qualifying rounds, hitting 122 out of 125 shots, and advanced to the finals, ultimately securing the bronze with a score of 45 out of 50. The following day, she and her partner, Vincent Hancock, delivered an outstanding performance in the mixed team event, achieving a silver medal with a combined score of 44 out of 48 shots.

The resolution highlights Ms. Smith's journey in shooting sports, which began in her youth and includes numerous international accolades, such as gold medals at the 2024 World Cup and the 2023 World Championship. It also notes her status as the youngest member of the USA shooting team during her Olympic debut in 2021. Currently studying aerospace engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington, Ms. Smith is recognized for her skill, determination, and commitment to excellence, making her deserving of this acknowledgment from the Texas Senate. The resolution concludes with best wishes for her continued success and an official copy to be prepared for her as a token of high regard.