WASHINGTON, D.C. - Texas A&M University received an official invitation from President Barack Obama this week for the Aggie men's and women's national championship track and field teams to be part of a presentation that honors championship teams and student athletes from across the NCAA with a reception at the White House in September. "It's a special honor to be invited by the President of the United States and we are looking forward to visiting the White House," said Texas A&M head coach Pat Henry. Director of Athletics Bill Byrne noted: "I know Aggies everywhere are very proud of Coach Henry and the back-to-back defending national championship men's and women's track and field teams. This is a great opportunity for our young people." The reception will be held at 4 p.m. (EST) on Monday, September 13, on the South Lawn of the White House. This past June the Aggie track and field program became just the second program in Division I history to win consecutive men's and women's team titles, as they successfully defended their 2009 national championships. Texas A&M repeated a feat last accomplished 20 years ago by LSU, who were also coached by Pat Henry.