H.R. No. 1399
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Buna High School senior Bobby Denard achieved great
distinction with her first-place finish at the 2017 Texas High
School Women's Powerlifting Association State Meet, held on March
18 in Waco; and
WHEREAS, In an exceptional show of strength and
determination, Ms. Denard tallied 1,130 pounds to claim the 3A
title in her weight class; her total included lifts of 470 pounds in
the squat, 340 pounds in the dead lift, and a record-breaking 320
pounds in the bench press, in which she outlifted her nearest rival
by 85 pounds; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Denard qualified for the state meet with her
outstanding performance at the regional championships on March 1;
there, she broke the regional records in both the squat and the
bench press categories and placed first after compiling 980 total
pounds; and
WHEREAS, With her dedication and unwavering commitment to
excellence, Bobby Denard is a source of great pride to her school
and her community, and her impressive accomplishments are indeed
deserving of recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Bobby Denard on winning the Texas
High School Women's Powerlifting Association 3A state championship
in the 259+ weight class and extend to her sincere best wishes for
continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Denard as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
White
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1399 was adopted by the House on April
27, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House