83R14653 BGU-D
By: Herrero H.R. No. 1276
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Felicia Avila of Robstown High School distinguished
herself with her powerlifting achievements during 2013, earning a
trip to the state meet and placing in the top seven among the 3A
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. Avila took part in the Region 5 Division 2 event
on March 2 in Kingsville under the guidance of coach Ronnie
Castaneda; she reached the qualifying total for the 198-pound
weight class by lifting 350 pounds on the squat, 125 pounds on the
bench press, and 320 pounds on the deadlift for a total of 795
pounds; in so doing, she became the first state qualifier from
Robstown since 2003; and
WHEREAS, Advancing to the Texas High School Women's
Powerlifting Association State Meet in Corpus Christi on March 15,
Ms. Avila topped her regional performance by tallying a total of
800 pounds, which resulted in a seventh-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,
Felicia Avila 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 Felicia Avila on qualifying for 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. Avila as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.