H.R. No. 2693
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Waxahachie High School Indians powerlifting
team turned in exceptional performances and captured the regional
championship at the Texas High School Powerlifting Association
Region 3 Division 1 meet on March 12, 2009; and
WHEREAS, This title, the first powerlifting crown in school
history, was won in dramatic fashion; on the last lift of the day,
Aaron Herrera set a personal record in the deadlift and sealed the
Indians' victory, thereby earning the team a place at the state
meet; and
WHEREAS, Three other Waxahachie lifters, Ryan White, Andrew
Kindred, and individual regional champion Carlos Cadena, also
qualified for the state finals in Abilene, and this marks the second
consecutive year that Mr. Cadena and Mr. Herrera have attained that
distinction; and
WHEREAS, Coaches Rocky Robinson and Terry Minton have played
an essential role in the Indians' success throughout the season,
inspiring the lifters to perform to the peak of their abilities; in
recognition of their accomplishments, Mr. Robinson and Mr. Minton
were honored with the Region 3 Outstanding Coaches Award; and
WHEREAS, Through long hours of preparation and unwavering
determination, the Waxahachie lifters have fulfilled their goal of
winning a regional championship, and the memory of this triumph
will provide them with further confidence as they prepare for the
athletic challenges that lie ahead; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Waxahachie High School Indians
powerlifting team on winning the Texas High School Powerlifting
Association Region 3 Division 1 championship and extend to the
athletes, coaches, and staff sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Pitts
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2693 was adopted by the House on May
31, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House