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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Jared Thames of Glen Rose High School claimed his |
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second consecutive state championship at the Texas High School |
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Powerlifting Association Division 2 State Meet on March 23, 2013, |
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in Abilene; and |
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WHEREAS, A senior competing in the 275-pound weight class, |
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Mr. Thames recorded a squat lift of 700 pounds, a bench press of |
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440, and a dead lift of 620; his total of 1,760 pounds surpassed his |
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2012 title-winning tally of 1,700 and bested the second-place |
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finisher by 50 pounds; and |
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WHEREAS, Guided by coach Terry Harlin, Mr. Thames has spent |
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long hours in the weight room striving to perfect his technique; he |
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is the first powerlifting champion from Glen Rose High as well as |
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the first competitor in school history to win back-to-back state |
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crowns in any sport; he will continue his athletic career at the |
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collegiate level as a member of the football team at Tarleton State |
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University; and |
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WHEREAS, With his dedication and unwavering commitment to |
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excellence, Jared Thames is a source of great pride to his school |
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and his community, and he will forever treasure the memory of his |
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remarkable accomplishments; 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 Jared Thames on winning the 2013 |
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THSPA Division 2 state championship in the 275-pound weight class |
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and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Thames as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |