H.R. No. 885

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Bailey Maedgen of Troy High School earned great distinction by winning a state title at the 2025 Texas High School Women's Powerlifting Association 3A Division 1 State Championship; and

WHEREAS, Joining the other top high school lifters in Texas at the state meet in Edinburg on March 13, Ms. Maedgen delivered an exceptional performance in the 132-pound weight class; she hoisted 365 pounds in the squat, 220 pounds in the bench press, and 320 pounds in the dead lift, racking up 905 total pounds to clinch the state crown; and

WHEREAS, A three-time state qualifier and a two-time regional champion in powerlifting, Ms. Maedgen also competes in track at Troy High, where she is a junior; an exceptional student, she takes dual credit courses through Temple College, and she skillfully balances her academic and athletic endeavors with her chores on her family's cattle ranch; and

WHEREAS, Winning a state championship represents the culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering commitment to excellence, and Bailey Maedgen may indeed reflect with pride on this outstanding accomplishment; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Bailey Maedgen on winning the state title in the 132-pound weight class at the 2025 THSWPA 3A Division 1 State Championship 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. Maedgen as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Buckley

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 885 was adopted by the House on May 15, 2025, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House