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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Wrestler Javier Vasquez of Vernon High School |
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enjoyed a successful 2016-2017 campaign, advancing all the way to |
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the finals in the 113-pound weight division of the University |
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Interscholastic League Class 5A State Tournament, held in Cypress |
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on February 24 and 25, 2017; and |
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WHEREAS, Demonstrating remarkable skill and dedication, |
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Mr. Vasquez triumphed over his opponents in the first three rounds |
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of the competition; he put up a determined effort in the finale but |
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ultimately fell short, finishing in second place; and |
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WHEREAS, With his notable run at the state tournament, |
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Mr. Vasquez capped off a memorable senior season in which he |
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accumulated an impressive overall record of 27 wins and just 5 |
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losses and helped Vernon secure seventh place in the 5A team |
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standings; and |
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WHEREAS, By excelling on the mat, Javier Vasquez has garnered |
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the admiration of his fellow students and his many supporters in the |
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local community, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his notable |
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achievements; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Javier Vasquez on winning second |
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place at the 2017 UIL 5A Wrestling State Tournament in the 113-pound |
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weight class and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Vasquez as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |