H.R. No. 1956
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The boys' wrestling team from Tascosa High School in
Amarillo proved itself one of the best in Texas by winning the 5A
championship at the 2023 University Interscholastic League
Wrestling State Tournament; and
WHEREAS, On February 17 and 18, the Rebels joined the other
top high school teams at the state meet in Cypress; turning in an
exceptional performance, the Tascosa wrestlers posted a total team
score of 112 points, outdistancing runner-up Lucas Lovejoy High
School by three points to claim the title; the victory was an
important milestone in the history of the Rebel wrestling program,
providing the boys' team with its inaugural UIL state championship;
and
WHEREAS, Tascosa was led by gold medalist Andres Suarez, who
clinched the crown in the 165-pound weight class, and by silver
medalists Landin Lamberth at 157 pounds and Noah Santiago at 144
pounds; additionally, Thomas Pacheco and Ethan Sims secured bronze
medals in their respective 132-pound and 113-pound divisions; the
Rebels were also represented at state by Kaden Ford, Anthony Smith,
and Jaxon Johnson; and
WHEREAS, These talented student-athletes benefit from the
strong leadership of head coach Joe Stafford and his staff; now in
his 15th year at Tascosa High, Coach Stafford was honored during the
2022-2023 season as the Region I-5A Coach of the Year; furthermore,
Rebels assistant coach Nick Herrmann was named the regional
Assistant Coach of the Year; and
WHEREAS, The Tascosa High Rebels demonstrated admirable
skill and determination in winning the state championship, and
memories of this exemplary accomplishment will resonate with their
fellow students and their many supporters in the local community
for years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Tascosa High School boys'
wrestling team on winning the 5A championship at the 2023 UIL
Wrestling State Tournament 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 Rebels as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Price
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1956 was adopted by the House on May
25, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House