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By: Sheffield of Coryell H.R. No. 1892
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Jared Thames of Glen Rose High School claimed his
second consecutive state championship at the Texas High School
Powerlifting Association Division 2 State Meet on March 23, 2013,
in Abilene; and
WHEREAS, A senior competing in the 275-pound weight class,
Mr. Thames recorded a squat lift of 700 pounds, a bench press of
440, and a dead lift of 620; his total of 1,760 pounds surpassed his
2012 title-winning tally of 1,700 and bested the second-place
finisher by 50 pounds; and
WHEREAS, Guided by coach Terry Harlin, Mr. Thames has spent
long hours in the weight room striving to perfect his technique; he
is the first powerlifting champion from Glen Rose High as well as
the first competitor in school history to win back-to-back state
crowns in any sport; he will continue his athletic career at the
collegiate level as a member of the football team at Tarleton State
University; and
WHEREAS, With his dedication and unwavering commitment to
excellence, Jared Thames is a source of great pride to his school
and his community, and he will forever treasure the memory of his
remarkable accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Jared Thames on winning the 2013
THSPA Division 2 state championship in the 275-pound weight class
and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Thames as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.