84R17070 WG-D
By: Simmons H.R. No. 1970
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Leah Olguin of Creekview High School in Carrollton
reached the pinnacle of high school wrestling success by winning
the championship in the 5A 119-pound weight class at the 2015
University Interscholastic League State Tournament, held February
20 and 21 in Garland; and
WHEREAS, Demonstrating remarkable skill and dedication,
Ms. Olguin won her first two matches with falls before defeating
top-ranked Shiann Regalado from Pampa High School by a score of 10-2
to clinch a spot in the finals; there, she claimed the 5A crown by
overwhelming Rebekah Cordova of El Paso Hanks High to record a 20-6
triumph; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Olguin's championship victory helped the
Creekview Mustangs claim second place in the team competition, and
it put the finishing touches on an impressive senior campaign in
which she compiled 37 wins and only 2 losses; this marked the fourth
consecutive year in which she qualified to wrestle at the UIL State
Tournament, and she also had the honor of serving as team captain
for the 2014-2015 season; and
WHEREAS, In proving herself one of the finest high school
wrestlers in the State of Texas, Leah Olguin has realized a
well-deserved reward for her countless hours of hard work, and she
may take justifiable pride in this significant accomplishment; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Leah Olguin on becoming the 2015
UIL 5A wrestling state champion in the 119-pound weight class and
extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Olguin as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.