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By: Herrero H.R. No. 1275
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Julie Barrera 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 third 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. Barrera took part in the Region 5 Division 1
event on March 2 in Weslaco; she placed second in the 123-pound
weight class by lifting a total of 755 pounds, and her 330-pound
deadlift was the best in her group; and
WHEREAS, Advancing to the Texas High School Women's
Powerlifting Association State Meet in Corpus Christi on March 15,
Ms. Barrera turned in an exceptional performance; she lifted 285
pounds on the squat and 145 pounds on the bench press and once again
had the top deadlift, in this instance hoisting 340 pounds; with an
overall tally of 770 pounds, she claimed a spot on the podium as the
state bronze medal winner; and
WHEREAS, By qualifying for a berth at the state meet and
proving herself one of the top lifters in her weight class, Julie
Barrera 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 Julie Barrera on her third-place
finish 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. Barrera as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.