H.R. No. 1277

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Clarissa Garcia of Calallen High School in Corpus Christi distinguished herself with her powerlifting achievements during 2013, earning a trip to the state meet and placing in the top four 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. Garcia took part in the Region 5 Division 1 event on March 2 in Weslaco; she reached the qualifying total for the 148-pound weight class by lifting 315 pounds on the squat, 150 pounds on the bench press, and 300 pounds on the deadlift for a total of 765 pounds; and

WHEREAS, Advancing to the Texas High School Women's Powerlifting Association State Meet in Corpus Christi on March 15, Ms. Garcia topped her regional performance in all three categories and tallied a total of 785 pounds, which resulted in a fourth-place finish; and

WHEREAS, By qualifying for a berth at the state meet and making a fine showing against the top high school lifters in Texas, Clarissa Garcia 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 Clarissa Garcia on finishing fourth in her weight class 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. Garcia as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Herrero

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1277 was adopted by the House on April 17, 2013, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House