H.R. No. 645



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Chas Skelly of Azle High School has achieved a 
pinnacle of success by winning the 2003 UIL state wrestling 
championship in the 140-pound weight class; and
	WHEREAS, Having earned two silver medals in three previous 
trips to the state tournament, he entered the 2003 meet determined 
to take home the coveted state title; Mr. Skelly faced defending 
state champion Keegan Mueller of Highland Park High School in the 
final match, and although hampered by a cut, he refused to be 
denied, winning 6-0 to claim the gold medal; and
	WHEREAS, For his remarkable efforts, Mr. Skelly was selected 
outstanding wrestler at the 2003 meet, and he also led Azle to a 
fifth-place finish in the overall team standings; and
	WHEREAS, This talented athlete's accomplishments are a 
source of great pride to the students and staff at Azle High School, 
and it is indeed appropriate that he receive special legislative 
recognition at this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Chas Skelly on winning the 2003 UIL 
state wrestling championship in the 140-pound weight class and 
extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Skelly as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                           Geren

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 645 was adopted by the House on April 
23, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House