H.R. No. 1309 is a resolution congratulating Marco Cunningham from Rapoport Academy in Waco for his remarkable achievements in track and field, where he won two gold medals at the 2025 University Interscholastic League (UIL) Track & Field State Meet. On May 2, 2025, at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, Cunningham excelled in the 3,200-meter race, finishing with a time of 9:14.94, which was nearly 44 seconds ahead of his competitors and marked the second-fastest time ever recorded in the 2A meet. He also secured a gold medal in the 1,600 meters with a time of 4 minutes, 19.71 seconds. His success at the state meet followed a gold medal win in the 2A final at the UIL Cross Country State Championships in November 2024.
In addition to his athletic prowess, Cunningham has distinguished himself academically as one of the top students in his class. The resolution acknowledges his significant contributions to his school and community through his athletic achievements and expresses best wishes for his future endeavors. An official copy of the resolution will be prepared for him as a token of high regard from the Texas House of Representatives. The resolution was adopted by the House on June 1, 2025, by a non-record vote.