H.R. No. 1275

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Julie Barrera of Tuloso-Midway High School in Corpus Christi distinguished herself with her powerlifting achievements during 2013, earning a trip to the state meet and placing third among the 4A competitors in her weight class; and

WHEREAS, In order to qualify for state, an athlete must prove her abilities at the regional meet by finishing in first or second place or by lifting a specified total weight; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Barrera took part in the Region 5 Division 1 event on March 2 in Weslaco; she placed second in the 123-pound weight class by lifting a total of 755 pounds, and her 330-pound deadlift was the best in her group; and

WHEREAS, Advancing to the Texas High School Women's Powerlifting Association State Meet in Corpus Christi on March 15, Ms. Barrera turned in an exceptional performance; she lifted 285 pounds on the squat and 145 pounds on the bench press and once again had the top deadlift, in this instance hoisting 340 pounds; with an overall tally of 770 pounds, she claimed a spot on the podium as the state bronze medal winner; and

WHEREAS, By qualifying for a berth at the state meet and proving herself one of the top lifters in her weight class, Julie Barrera has furthered her school's reputation for athletic excellence, and she may indeed take pride in her outstanding accomplishments; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Julie Barrera on her third-place finish at the Texas High School Women's Powerlifting Association State Meet and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Barrera as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Herrero

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1275 was adopted by the House on April 17, 2013, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House