H.R. No. 1277
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Clarissa Garcia of Calallen 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
four 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. Garcia took part in the Region 5 Division 1 event
on March 2 in Weslaco; she reached the qualifying total for the
148-pound weight class by lifting 315 pounds on the squat, 150
pounds on the bench press, and 300 pounds on the deadlift for a
total of 765 pounds; and
WHEREAS, Advancing to the Texas High School Women's
Powerlifting Association State Meet in Corpus Christi on March 15,
Ms. Garcia topped her regional performance in all three categories
and tallied a total of 785 pounds, which resulted in a fourth-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,
Clarissa Garcia 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 Clarissa Garcia on finishing
fourth 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. Garcia 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. 1277 was adopted by the House on April
17, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House