H.R. No. 2995

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Maya Bordas of Austin distinguished herself with her performance at the Women's Junior Olympic Level 9 Western Championships, held May 8-10, 2015, in Spokane, Washington; and

WHEREAS, Competing against other talented gymnasts from across the United States, Ms. Bordas compiled a four-event score of 38.050 to claim third place overall in her division; she was a top-ten finisher in the bars, beam, and floor competitions, and she scored a 9.650 in the vault to bring home the gold medal; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Bordas's triumph capped off an impressive Level 9 season in which she claimed top-three All-Around honors at each meet in which she participated, and she qualified for the Western Championships after coming in second overall at the regional championships; a gifted student at Westlake High School, this fine young Texan trains at Capital Gymnastics gym in Cedar Park, where she has been named Gymnast of the Year on numerous occasions; and

WHEREAS, Maya Bordas has demonstrated the physical ability and mental fortitude necessary to contend with the top athletes in her sport, and she may indeed take great pride in her outstanding achievements; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Maya Bordas on her performance at the 2015 Women's Junior Olympic Level 9 Western Championships 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. Bordas as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Dale

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 2995 was adopted by the House on May 30, 2015, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House