TITLE: Congratulating Felicia Avila of Robstown High School for her achievements in powerlifting.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Felicia Avila of Robstown High School for her achievements in powerlifting.

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WHEREAS, Felicia Avila of Robstown High School distinguished herself with her powerlifting achievements during 2013, earning a trip to the state meet and placing in the top seven among the 3A competitors in her weight class; and WHEREAS, In order to qualify for state, an athlete must prove her abilities at the regional meet by finishing in first or second place or by lifting a specified total weight; and WHEREAS, Ms. Avila took part in the Region 5 Division 2 event on March 2 in Kingsville under the guidance of coach Ronnie Castaneda; she reached the qualifying total for the 198-pound weight class by lifting 350 pounds on the squat, 125 pounds on the bench press, and 320 pounds on the deadlift for a total of 795 pounds; in so doing, she became the first state qualifier from Robstown since 2003; and WHEREAS, Advancing to the Texas High School Women's Powerlifting Association State Meet in Corpus Christi on March 15, Ms. Avila topped her regional performance by tallying a total of 800 pounds, which resulted in a seventh-place finish; and WHEREAS, By qualifying for a berth at the state meet and making a fine showing against the top high school lifters in Texas, Felicia Avila has furthered her school's reputation for athletic excellence, and she may indeed take pride in her outstanding accomplishments; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Felicia Avila on qualifying for the Texas High School Women's Powerlifting Association State Meet 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. Avila as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Herrero Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1276 was adopted by the House on April 17, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House