H.R. No. 2676
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Dumas High School boys' wrestling team reached
the pinnacle of success by winning the 5A championship at the 2017
University Interscholastic League Wrestling State Tournament, held
February 24 and 25 at the Berry Center in Cypress; and
WHEREAS, Joining the state's top high school competitors at
the meet, the Demons turned in an outstanding performance, tallying
a total of 92 points to claim the gold medal; the victory capped off
a memorable season in which the Dumas wrestlers also earned the
district and regional titles; and
WHEREAS, Pacing the Demons at the state meet was Zach Garza,
who was crowned state champion in the 152-pound weight division;
Jesse Martinez also added to the team's overall score with a
fourth-place finish in the 106-pound class, and Landon Williams and
Braxton Montgomery each placed fifth at 120 and 132 pounds,
respectively; moreover, fellow teammate Gilbert Falcon earned
sixth in the 138-pound division; and
WHEREAS, Excelling with a true team effort, the Demons
received valuable contributions throughout the year from each
member of the roster, and these talented student-athletes were
inspired to perform to their full potential by head coach Clint
Chamblin and his staff; and
WHEREAS, Winning a state title represents the culmination of
countless hours of hard work and an enduring commitment to
excellence, and the members of the Dumas High School boys'
wrestling team have become a source of great pride to their school
and community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Dumas High School boys'
wrestling team on winning the 5A championship at the 2017 UIL
Wrestling State Tournament and extend to the athletes sincere best
wishes for continued success; 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.
Price
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2676 was adopted by the House on May
29, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House