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By: Anderson H.R. No. 1582
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Robinson High School boys' powerlifting team won
the Texas High School Powerlifting Association Region 2 Division 2
championship on March 9, 2013, in West; and
WHEREAS, Under the guidance of Coach Ross Caraway, the
Rockets squared off against more than 25 squads from across Central
Texas, and seven of the Robinson lifters earned medals by finishing
in the top five of their weight class; the team compiled a total of
31 points to beat second-place Navasota High School by a
comfortable margin and claim the first regional title in school
history; and
WHEREAS, Leading the way to victory were three gold-medal
winners: Miguel Contreras in the 114-pound weight class, Cody
Brooks in the 148-pound category, and Shane Murphy in the super
heavyweight class; all three athletes earned the right to represent
Robinson at the state championships in Abilene, as did Darius
Jackson, who was the 114-pound silver medalist; and
WHEREAS, The other team members who contributed to the
title-winning point total were Cory Sauer and Lane Fikes, who had
fourth-place finishes, and Hunter Work, who placed fifth; in
addition, Juan Villa and Ricky Thompson earned ninth place in their
respective weight classes; and
WHEREAS, By taking home the 2013 regional crown, the Robinson
High School lifters proved their team's ability to excel against
top competition, and they may indeed reflect with pride on a job
well done; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Robinson High School boys'
powerlifting team on winning the Texas High School Powerlifting
Association Region 2 Division 2 championship and extend to the
team's athletes and Coach Ross Caraway 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.