H.R. No. 2792
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Robinson High School boys' powerlifting team
distinguished itself by winning the Texas High School Powerlifting
Association Region 2 Division 2 championship on March 7, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Facing off against 25 other teams, the Rockets
reached the top spot in close competition, besting the Navasota
High School Rattlers by one point; this marks the second time in
three years that the Robinson squad has won the regional
championship; and
WHEREAS, Lifters who qualified for the state championship
with second-place finishes include Michael Bartlett in the
132-pound weight class, Manuel Rodriguez in 148, Juan Villa in 181,
Ricky Thompson in 198, and Gustavo Bonilla in 275; with a
third-place showing in the 181-pound weight class, Jordan Thompson
was named a state alternate; and
WHEREAS, Important contributions were also made by the other
members of the Robinson team, with Cory Sauer placing sixth in the
148-pound weight class and Larry Reid taking eighth place in 181;
moreover, Jacob Dorton and Diego Gutierrez placed seventh and
eighth, respectively, in the 220-pound weight class, Tanner Smith
took eighth place in the Super Heavyweight class, and Philip Sharp
was among the 114-pound contenders; and
WHEREAS, With their exemplary efforts, these talented
student-athletes have added to the Robinson High School tradition
of athletic excellence, and they may take great pride in the skill
and dedication they have demonstrated throughout the season; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Robinson High School boys'
powerlifting team on winning the THSPA Region 2 Division 2
championship and extend to the team's lifters and coaches sincere
best wishes for the future; 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.
Anderson of McLennan
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2792 was adopted by the House on May
21, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House