H.R. No. 1976
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Faith Anderson of Amarillo High School achieved
great distinction by winning a bronze medal in the 5A 148-pound
division at the 2021 University Interscholastic League Wrestling
State Tournament; and
WHEREAS, Following a 2020 season in which she claimed a
district championship in the 138-pound division and qualified for
the state meet, Ms. Anderson returned in top form for her senior
campaign; competing at 148 pounds, she was named Most Outstanding
Wrestler at the Region 1-5A championship after besting each of her
opponents and once again punching her ticket to the state
competition; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Anderson joined the top high school competitors
in Texas at the state meet, held at the Berry Center in Cypress on
April 23; in her opening match, she defeated Alexis Stephenson from
Comal Canyon High School to advance to the semifinal round;
although she was defeated in her second match, she rallied to
vanquish Adijah Khamaladeen of Corpus Christi King High School,
capturing the bronze medal; she finished with a stellar overall
record of 22 wins and just one loss and benefited throughout the
year from the able guidance of head coach Gregg Clear and assistant
coaches Jose Alvarez and Christian Marquez; and
WHEREAS, By medaling in the state's premier showcase for high
school wrestlers, Faith Anderson has ably represented her school
and community, and she will long cherish her memories of this
outstanding accomplishment; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Faith Anderson on winning a bronze
medal in the 5A 148-pound division at the 2021 UIL Wrestling State
Tournament 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. Anderson as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Smithee
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1976 was adopted by the House on May
31, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House