H.R. No. 1550
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Rockwall High School boys' gymnastics team
continued its proud tradition of excellence by winning the overall
team title at the 2023 Texas High School Gymnastics State
Championship; and
WHEREAS, Conducted by the Texas High School Gymnastic Coaches
Association, the state meet took place April 27 through 29 at A&M
Consolidated High School in College Station; competing against the
state's other top teams, Rockwall turned in an exceptional
performance, placing first in the compulsory and optional
competitions to emerge triumphant with a combined score of 338.35
points; with the victory, the Yellowjackets claimed their third
consecutive state championship; and
WHEREAS, Trey Lopez sparked Rockwall's efforts, clinching a
silver medal in the all-around competition and gold medals in the
rings, parallel bars, and horizontal bar events; moreover, silver
medals were collected by Joshua Smelser in pommel horse and Dean
Reed in floor exercise; and
WHEREAS, Also contributing to Rockwall's outstanding showing
at the state meet were Brett Collins, Noah Fishman, Marcellis
Hamilton, Preston Hunter, Carter Mackenzie, James Martin, Elijah
Tomasino, Jirden Ware, Jacob Watkins, Seth Williams, and Gage
Williams; the talented members of the Yellowjackets squad benefit
from the able leadership of coach Cameron Sweny; and
WHEREAS, By accomplishing a rare "three-peat" state
championship victory, the Rockwall Yellowjackets have burnished
their reputation as a gymnastics powerhouse, and all those
associated with the team may reflect with pride on a job well done;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Rockwall High School boys'
gymnastics team on winning the overall team title at the 2023 Texas
High School Gymnastics State Championship 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 Yellowjackets as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Holland
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1550 was adopted by the House on May
19, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House