88R22068 JRI-D
By: Longoria H.R. No. 990
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Edcouch-Elsa High School girls' powerlifting
team continued its tradition of excellence by winning the 2023
Texas High School Women's Powerlifting Association 5A Division II
state championship on March 18 at the Comerica Center in Frisco; and
WHEREAS, On the road to a third consecutive title,
Edcouch-Elsa dominated the 5A Division II Region V Championship on
March 1, 2023, nearly doubling the point total of its nearest
competitor; at the state meet, the Yellowjackets continued to
excel, earning 22 points to narrowly defeat second place Elgin High
School and clinch another state crown; and
WHEREAS, The team was paced by Georgina Alaniz, who captured
her third straight state championship and set records in the
132-pound weight class with her 430-pound squat and 1,015-pound
total mark; in the 97-pound division, Zillah Velez earned the
silver medal by hoisting a total of 635 pounds, and Katie Contreras
placed fourth in the same weight class with a 545-pound tally;
Adrienne Anzaldua posted a total of 725 pounds to finish second in
the 105-pound division, and Emma Garza placed third in the
220-pound class with 1,015 pounds; and
WHEREAS, The Yellowjackets were also represented at the state
competition by Kaylee Beltran, Leslie Torres, Mia Gonzalez, Brianna
Contreras, Natalyn Reyes, Susie De Los Santos, and Yadhira De Los
Santos; and
WHEREAS, The members of the Edcouch-Elsa girls' powerlifting
team demonstrated commendable skill, determination, and heart
during their triumphant quest to become "three-peat" state
champions, and they may reflect with well-deserved pride on this
extraordinary achievement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Edcouch-Elsa High School
girls' powerlifting team on winning the 2023 THSWPA 5A Division II
state championship and extend to the team's 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.