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2016 First Extraordinary Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 6
BY REPRESENTATIVE LANCE HARRIS
A RESOLUTION
To commend Ashley Mitchell upon her significant powerlifting achievements.
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to acknowledge and celebrate the wonderful
achievements of Ashley Mitchell, an outstanding member of the Alexandria Senior High
School Lady Trojans powerlifting team; and
WHEREAS, Ashley Mitchell has brought honor to herself, her family, her friends,
her school, the city of Alexandria, and the entire state of Louisiana with her hard work and
dedication which helped the Lady Trojans capture their twentieth state powerlifting title and
finish second in the USA Powerlifting Nationals; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Mitchell also played a key role in helping the United States Girls'
National Team win the 2015 International Powerlifting Federation Sub-Junior Nationals in
Prague; she won her weight class and set a pair of world records in the international
competition lifting a total of 345.5 kilograms (761.69 pounds, a world record) to capture the
43 kilogram class and finishing first in bench press with 72.5 kilograms (159.8 pounds), first
in deadlift with 148 kilograms (326.3 pounds, a world record), and second in the squat with
125 kilograms (275.6 pounds); and
WHEREAS, after graduating from high school, Ms. Mitchell plans to attend college
in Texas, where she will continue powerlifting with hopes of becoming a professional; and
WHEREAS, the strength of our communities in Louisiana and the overall vitality of
American society depend in great measure upon the talents and dedication of young people
like Ashley Mitchell; and
WHEREAS, it is most appropriate that a sincere and heartfelt measure of
commendation be extended to the extraordinary Ashley Mitchell and that her success be
celebrated by the Louisiana House of Representatives.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Ashley Mitchell upon her exceptional
powerlifting achievements; does hereby recognize and record for posterity her notable
accomplishments; and does hereby extend best wishes to Ms. Mitchell for continued success
in her powerlifting career.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to Ashley Mitchell.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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