Italy track star, Kortnei Johnson, is recognized by the Commissioners Court

Image: Commissioner Paul Perry reads off the proclamation as Italy High school track star, Kortnei Johnson, and, AD/HFC Hank Hollywood, stand at the podium inside the Ellis County Commissioners’ Court located on the third floor of the historical Waxahachie Courthouse.

Commissioner Paul Perry reads off the proclamation as Italy High school track star, Kortnei Johnson, and, AD/HFC Hank Hollywood, stand at the podium inside the Ellis County Commissioners’ Court located on the third floor of the historical Waxahachie Courthouse. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kortnei Johnson, and coach, Hank Hollywood, take in the moment as Johnson hears the words, "Now therefore be it proclaimed that the Ellis County Commissioners’ Court does hereby salute Kortnei Johnson of Italy, Texas for bringing recognition and honor to the Italy ISD, the City of Italy and Ellis County with her record-breaking wins at the 2013 State UIL 1A Track & Field Meet.

Kortnei Johnson, and coach, Hank Hollywood, take in the moment as Johnson hears the words, "Now therefore be it proclaimed that the Ellis County Commissioners’ Court does hereby salute Kortnei Johnson of Italy, Texas for bringing recognition and honor to the Italy ISD, the City of Italy and Ellis County with her record-breaking wins at the 2013 State UIL 1A Track & Field Meet. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kortnei Johnson is presented with the proclamation from the Ellis County Commissioners’ Court Judge Carol Bush.

Kortnei Johnson is presented with the proclamation from the Ellis County Commissioners’ Court Judge Carol Bush. (Barry Byers)

Image: James Johnson, the proud father of Kortnei Johnson, Kendra Copeland, Kortnei Johnson, Taleyia Wilson and Coach Hank Hollywood represent Italy High School and the Italy Athletic Department at the Ellis County Commissioners’ Court in Waxahachie.

James Johnson, the proud father of Kortnei Johnson, Kendra Copeland, Kortnei Johnson, Taleyia Wilson and Coach Hank Hollywood represent Italy High School and the Italy Athletic Department at the Ellis County Commissioners’ Court in Waxahachie. (Barry Byers)

Image: Coach Hank Hollywood, James Johnson and his daughter Kortnei Johnson, Kendra Copeland and Taleyia Wilson stand proud outside the Waxahachie Courthouse after Kortnei received the proclamation in her honor.

Coach Hank Hollywood, James Johnson and his daughter Kortnei Johnson, Kendra Copeland and Taleyia Wilson stand proud outside the Waxahachie Courthouse after Kortnei received the proclamation in her honor. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy is proud of Kortnei Johnson and so is Ellis County as a small group of Gladiators enjoy a prestigious moment, not just for Kortnei, but for her track teammates, coaches, her family and Italy High School as well.

Italy is proud of Kortnei Johnson and so is Ellis County as a small group of Gladiators enjoy a prestigious moment, not just for Kortnei, but for her track teammates, coaches, her family and Italy High School as well. (Barry Byers)

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