85R24512 JCD-D
By: Springer H.R. No. 1627
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Larson Hanks of Vernon High School reached the
pinnacle of high school wrestling success by capturing the Class 5A
state title in the 182-pound weight division at the University
Interscholastic League Wrestling State Tournament, held in Cypress
on February 24 and 25, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Demonstrating remarkable skill and dedication,
Mr. Hanks bested opponents from College Station, Heritage, and
Waller High Schools in the first three rounds of the competition to
advance to the title match; in that contest, he claimed the 5A crown
by defeating Jay Gonzales of Chisholm Trail High School in a 6-5
triumph; and
WHEREAS, His championship victory capped off a memorable
senior season in which he accumulated an impressive overall record
of 36 wins and just 4 losses and helped Vernon secure seventh place
in the 5A team standings; and
WHEREAS, In proving himself one of the finest high school
wrestlers in Texas, Larson Hanks has realized a well-deserved
reward for his countless hours of hard work, and he may take
justifiable pride in this significant accomplishment; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Larson Hanks on winning the 2017
UIL 5A wrestling state championship in the 182-pound weight class
and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Hanks as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.