Senate Resolution No. 58 honors Keller native Austen Jewell Smith for her remarkable achievements at the Summer Olympic Games in Paris in August 2024, 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 secured her place in the finals, ultimately claiming the bronze with a score of 45 out of 50. The following day, she partnered with her coach, Vincent Hancock, to achieve a silver medal in the mixed team event, showcasing their exceptional skills by hitting 148 out of 150 shots in qualifying and 44 out of 48 in the finals.

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. As a dedicated student of aerospace engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington, her accomplishments reflect her skill, determination, and commitment to excellence. The Texas Senate expresses its congratulations and best wishes for her continued success, and an official copy of the resolution will be prepared for her as a token of high regard.