82R17900 JBA-D
By: Flynn H.R. No. 1153
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Canton High School girls' powerlifting team once
again proved itself one of the finest in Texas by claiming the Texas
High School Powerlifting Association Class 3A state championship
with a victory in the title meet on March 12, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Facing off against the best teams in the state at the
American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, the Lady Eagles hoisted
their way to 30 team points, besting runner-up Crystal City High
School by 9 points; it is the second consecutive state championship
for Canton High; and
WHEREAS, Freshman Bre Rose earned seven points for her team
with a first-place finish in the 123-pound weight class, as did
Stephanie Brown at 148 pounds, and for the second time in her career
Arrin Brown won the 181-pound class; and
WHEREAS, Lifting in the 97-pound class, Macy Matthews
finished second to earn the Lady Eagles five points while Sierra
Zielke and Shelbi Jeanes scored two points each with their
fourth-place finishes in the 123- and 114-pound classes,
respectively; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the season, the Lady Eagles have
benefited from the contributions of all members of the roster,
which also includes Teddie Owen, Kelsey Neystel, Zehra Bhimani,
Jacey Williams, Kara Ott, and Courtney Mays; these dedicated
athletes are led by Howard Bell, who was named the Outstanding Coach
of Class 3A; and
WHEREAS, With long hours of preparation and unwavering
determination, the Canton High lifters have fulfilled their goal of
winning a second consecutive state championship, and the memory of
this triumph will be a continuing source of pride for these young
women for many years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Canton High School Lady Eagles
powerlifting team on winning the Texas High School Powerlifting
Association Class 3A state 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.