H.R. No. 1605
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Meghna Kumar of Argyle High School achieved great
distinction by winning the 5A singles championship at the 2023
University Interscholastic League Tennis State Tournament; and
WHEREAS, Joining the other top high school players in Texas
on April 25 and 26 in San Antonio, Ms. Kumar delivered an
exceptional performance; dominating her opponents as she advanced
through the bracket, she won her quarterfinal and semifinal matches
in straight sets over opponents from Friendswood and Boerne
Champion High Schools; squaring off against Frisco Wakeland High
School's Ella Wertz in the final, she secured a commanding 6-1, 6-2
victory to clinch the title and end a storybook season in which she
didn't lose a single set; and
WHEREAS, With the championship victory, Ms. Kumar collected
her second straight singles state title after earning the 2021-2022
Class 4A crown, the first in school history; she also helped the
Eagles advance to the 2021 Team Tennis State Tournament, where the
squad claimed the 4A silver medal; she is ably guided by Argyle
coaches Danielle Blair and Adam Mihok; and
WHEREAS, By excelling in the state's premier showcase for
high school tennis players, Meghna Kumar has ably represented her
school and community, and she will cherish her memories of this
outstanding accomplishment for years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Meghna Kumar on winning the 2023
UIL 5A girls' singles tennis state championship 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. Kumar as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Thimesch
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1605 was adopted by the House on May
19, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House