88R20304 JRI-D
By: Herrero H.R. No. 1522
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The boys' swim team of Tuloso-Midway High School in
Corpus Christi achieved great distinction at the 2023 University
Interscholastic League Swimming & Diving State Meet, held
February 9 and 10 in San Antonio; and
WHEREAS, Delivering an exceptional performance,
Tuloso-Midway finished second overall in the 4A team competition
and was especially strong in the individual events; Matteo
Nisimblat claimed gold in the 100-yard freestyle race, and Tomas
Betancour won the 100-yard butterfly, holding off silver medalist
and teammate Gavin Gallimore; Alex Craig was second in the 200-yard
freestyle, and Mr. Betancour and Mr. Nisimblat clinched respective
bronze medals in the 50-yard freestyle and the 200-yard individual
medley; and
WHEREAS, The Warriors also excelled in the relays, with the
quartet of Mr. Gallimore, Mr. Craig, Mr. Betancour, and
Mr. Nisimblat bringing home gold in the 200-yard freestyle event,
and Mr. Gallimore, Riley Williams, Mr. Betancour, and
Mr. Nisimblat garnering second place in the 200-yard medley relay;
moreover, Zeke Adams, Gavin Lopez, Mr. Williams, and Mr. Craig
placed fourth in the 400-yard freestyle relay; and
WHEREAS, Tuloso-Midway was also represented at state by
Anthony Rios in 1-meter diving, Andrew Benavides in the 200-yard
individual medley, and Ryan Rosenbaum in the 500-yard freestyle;
and
WHEREAS, Throughout the season, the talented members of the
Tuloso-Midway roster benefited from the able guidance of head coach
Anna Alaniz and assistant coaches Criselda Saenz and Izzy Soza; and
WHEREAS, The Tuloso-Midway Warriors have excelled through
skill, hard work, and an unwavering commitment to performing at the
highest level, and they are a source of tremendous pride to their
classmates and to their many supporters in the local community;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Tuloso-Midway High School
boys' swim team on placing second in the 4A team competition at the
2023 UIL Swimming & Diving State Meet and extend to the athletes,
coaches, and staff 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.