84R18911 WG-D By: White of Tyler H.R. No. 1781 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Patrick Hudson of Silsbee High School distinguished himself with his powerlifting achievements during 2015, earning a trip to the Texas High School Powerlifting Association State Championship and finishing in second place in the super heavyweight division; and WHEREAS, Mr. Hudson qualified for state with his triumphant showing at the Region 4 Division 2 competition on March 7 in Cleveland, Texas; he lifted a total of 1,705 pounds and easily won his weight class, finishing 300 pounds ahead of his nearest competitor; and WHEREAS, Matching his skills against other top lifters at the THSPA State Championship on March 28 in Abilene, Mr. Hudson hoisted 690 pounds in the squat and 395 in the bench press, while his 715-pound performance in the deadlift was the best of the entire meet; he tallied 1,800 pounds overall, taking the runner-up spot in his division; and WHEREAS, Demonstrating hard work and unwavering determination to achieve his goals, Patrick Hudson has claimed a place among the elite young weight lifters in the Lone Star State, and he may indeed take pride in his outstanding accomplishments; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Patrick Hudson on his second-place finish in the super heavyweight division at the Texas High School Powerlifting Association State Championship 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. Hudson as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.