86R24443 JH-D
By: King of Uvalde H.R. No. 1143
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Alyssa Alva of Pearsall High School earned great
distinction by becoming the 4A champion of the 198-pound weight
class at the 2019 Texas High School Women's Powerlifting
Association State Championships, held on March 15 and 16 in Waco;
and
WHEREAS, Ms. Alva racked up 1,100 total pounds with lifts of
460 in the squat, 235 in the bench press, and 405 in the deadlift to
best her closest rival by 15 pounds; claiming a gold medal in her
third appearance at state, she closed out her exemplary high school
career as Pearsall's first state powerlifting champion since 2013;
and
WHEREAS, A fierce competitor who also collected two crowns in
three trips to the regional meet, Ms. Alva has benefited from the
able guidance of Pearsall powerlifting coach Michael Bonugli; and
WHEREAS, With her championship performance, Alyssa Alva has
brought great pride to her family, school, and community, and she
will cherish the memories of this outstanding accomplishment for
the rest of her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Alyssa Alva on winning the 4A title
in the 198-pound weight class at the 2019 THSWPA State
Championships 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. Alva as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.