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By: Davis of Dallas H.R. No. 910

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Destiny Miles, a junior at Kimball High School in Dallas, reached the pinnacle of success when she won the state title in the 5A 148-pound weight division at the 2019 University Interscholastic League Wrestling State Tournament, held in Cypress on February 22 and 23; and

WHEREAS, Following an appearance in the 2018 state tournament as a sophomore, Ms. Miles recommitted herself to her training in the off-season in anticipation of a title run in 2019; demonstrating remarkable skill and determination, she lost just one match during her entire junior season despite being hampered by injuries; after qualifying for a return trip to state, she opened the tournament by besting opponents from Cedar Park, Amarillo River Road, and Amarillo Caprock High Schools to advance to the finals; and

WHEREAS, The title contest turned out to be a rematch against Grapevine High School's Karestin Andrews, who had defeated Ms. Miles in the regional championship; in a battle that was decided in just under three minutes, Ms. Miles pinned her opponent and claimed the 5A title; in so doing, she became only the third wrestler from the Dallas Independent School District to be crowned as a girls' state champion; and

WHEREAS, In proving herself one of the finest high school wrestlers in Texas, Destiny Miles has realized a well-deserved reward for her countless hours of hard work, and she has become a source of tremendous pride to her school and community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Destiny Miles on winning the 2019 UIL wrestling state championship in the girls' 5A 148-pound division 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. Miles as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.