79R12805 JHS-D

By:  Chavez                                                       H.R. No. 1441



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Tressa Yocum of El Paso has captured her second 
consecutive state wrestling title, a noteworthy achievement for 
this talented student-athlete, and it is a pleasure to honor her for 
this feat as well as her other athletic achievements; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Yocum is a senior at Eastwood High School, where 
she excels in soccer, volleyball, and wrestling; after winning her 
second state wrestling title, she was profiled in Sports 
Illustrated's long-running "Faces in the Crowd" feature, a 
highlight in this youngster's already prolific career; and
	WHEREAS, Few wrestlers have dominated their sport as 
thoroughly as Ms. Yocum; the five-time tournament MVP has pinned 
all 75 of her opponents over the past two seasons and has earned 
scholarship offers from at least two schools; and
	WHEREAS, Despite her success on the mat, Ms. Yocum considers 
soccer her first love; the midfielder earned an honorable mention 
for the All-City soccer team and hopes to pursue the sport in 
college; she was also selected to the El Paso Times All-City 
volleyball first team this year; and
	WHEREAS, Tressa Yocum exhibits a praiseworthy commitment to 
excellence in all that she attempts, and she merits special 
commendation for her achievements; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby recognize Tressa Yocum for her many successes in 
high school athletics and extend to her best wishes for the future; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Yocum as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.