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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Dumas High School boys' wrestling team reached |
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the pinnacle of success by winning the 5A championship at the 2017 |
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University Interscholastic League Wrestling State Tournament, held |
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February 24 and 25 at the Berry Center in Cypress; and |
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WHEREAS, Joining the state's top high school competitors at |
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the meet, the Demons turned in an outstanding performance, tallying |
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a total of 92 points to claim the gold medal; the victory capped off |
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a memorable season in which the Dumas wrestlers also earned the |
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district and regional titles; and |
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WHEREAS, Pacing the Demons at the state meet was Zach Garza, |
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who was crowned state champion in the 152-pound weight division; |
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Jesse Martinez also added to the team's overall score with a |
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fourth-place finish in the 106-pound class, and Landon Williams and |
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Braxton Montgomery each placed fifth at 120 and 132 pounds, |
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respectively; moreover, fellow teammate Gilbert Falcon earned |
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sixth in the 138-pound division; and |
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WHEREAS, Excelling with a true team effort, the Demons |
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received valuable contributions throughout the year from each |
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member of the roster, and these talented student-athletes were |
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inspired to perform to their full potential by head coach Clint |
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Chamblin and his staff; and |
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WHEREAS, Winning a state title represents the culmination of |
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countless hours of hard work and an enduring commitment to |
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excellence, and the members of the Dumas High School boys' |
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wrestling team have become a source of great pride to their school |
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and community; 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 the Dumas High School boys' |
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wrestling team on winning the 5A championship at the 2017 UIL |
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Wrestling State Tournament and extend to the athletes sincere best |
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wishes for continued success; 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. |