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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, In an outstanding demonstration of strength and |
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skill, the Bishop High School powerlifting team claimed the 2009 |
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Texas High School Powerlifting Association Division 3 state |
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championship on March 28 at the state meet held at the Taylor County |
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Expo Center in Abilene; and |
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WHEREAS, The victory gave Bishop High its first team state |
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title in any sport, and the Badgers also became the first |
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powerlifting team from their area to earn the state crown; and |
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WHEREAS, Pacing the Bishop lifters at the state meet were |
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seniors Victor Caldera and Albert Guajardo, both of whom claimed |
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individual state titles; Mr. Caldera won the 165-pound weight class |
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by hefting a total of 1,400 pounds in the three lift categories, |
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while Mr. Guajardo set a new state record with a 440-pound squat |
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lift on his way to securing the 123-pound title; and |
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WHEREAS, The Badgers also received vital contributions from |
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the other members of the team; senior Manny Mechell finished as |
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runner-up to Mr. Caldera in the 165-pound weight class, and |
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freshman Travis Charles placed sixth in his 114-pound category; and |
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WHEREAS, Bishop High's powerlifting program got its start 10 |
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years ago, and it has been guided since the beginning by coach |
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George Luna; his inspired leadership has garnered widespread |
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respect for the program, and the state title is a fitting reward for |
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the hard work and determination exhibited by everyone involved with |
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the team; and |
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WHEREAS, Winning a state championship is the dream of every |
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high school athlete, and this achievement will be a continuing |
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source of pride for the Bishop High powerlifters as well as for |
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their many supporters in the local community; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate the Bishop High School |
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powerlifting team on winning the 2009 Texas High School |
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Powerlifting Association Division 3 state championship and extend |
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best wishes to the athletes and coaches for continued success; and, |
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be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |