H.R. No. 1274
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Cortnee Ramirez of Tuloso-Midway High School in
Corpus Christi distinguished herself with her powerlifting
achievements during 2013, earning a trip to the state meet and
placing in the top five among the 4A competitors in her weight
class; and
WHEREAS, In order to qualify for state, an athlete must prove
her abilities at the regional meet by finishing in first or second
place or by lifting a specified total weight; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Ramirez took part in the Region 5 Division 1
event on March 2 in Weslaco; she reached the qualifying total for
the 165-pound weight class by lifting 325 pounds on the squat, 125
pounds on the bench press, and 295 pounds on the deadlift for a
total of 745 pounds; and
WHEREAS, Advancing to the Texas High School Women's
Powerlifting Association State Meet in Corpus Christi on March 15,
Ms. Ramirez topped her regional performance in two of the three
categories and tallied a total of 765 pounds, which resulted in a
fifth-place finish; and
WHEREAS, By qualifying for a berth at the state meet and
making a fine showing against the top high school lifters in Texas,
Cortnee Ramirez has furthered her school's reputation for athletic
excellence, and she may indeed take pride in her outstanding
accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Cortnee Ramirez on finishing fifth
in her weight class at the Texas High School Women's Powerlifting
Association State Meet 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. Ramirez as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1274 was adopted by the House on April
17, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House