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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 powerlifting team of H. M. King High School in |
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Kingsville claimed the 2013 Texas High School Powerlifting |
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Association Division 2 state championship on March 23 in Abilene; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The victory gave King High School its first team |
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state title in any sport, and it followed close on the heels of the |
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squad's regional championship triumph, which was another first for |
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the Brahmas; and |
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WHEREAS, Pacing the team at the state meet were Nick Trevino |
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and Michael Rodriguez, both of whom earned individual state titles; |
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Mr. Trevino won the 220-pound weight class by hefting a total of |
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1,580 pounds in the three lift categories; Mr. Rodriguez set two |
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new state records with an 805-pound squat lift and a total weight of |
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1,875 pounds as he secured the 242-pound title; and |
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WHEREAS, Richie Salinas added to the team point total by |
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finishing third in the 275-pound weight class, while Luis Lopez |
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placed eighth in the super heavyweight division; and |
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WHEREAS, The success realized by the Brahmas stemmed from |
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their commitment and teamwork; the athletes pushed one another to |
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reach their full potential and fully devoted themselves to their |
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training, even continuing their regimen during school vacations; |
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their efforts were guided by powerlifting coach Chad Barrett, who |
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was honored with the THSPA Coach of the Year award; 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 Brahma powerlifters as well as for their |
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many supporters in the local community; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate the H. M. King High School |
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powerlifting team on winning the 2013 Texas High School |
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Powerlifting Association Division 2 state championship and extend |
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to the team's athletes and to Coach Chad Barrett sincere best wishes |
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for the future; and, 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. |