TITLE: Congratulating the boys' swim team from Tuloso-Midway High School in Corpus Christi on placing second at the 2023 UIL Swimming & Diving State Meet.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the boys' swim team from Tuloso-Midway High School in Corpus Christi on placing second at the 2023 UIL Swimming & Diving State Meet.

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WHEREAS, The boys' swim team of Tuloso-Midway High School in Corpus Christi achieved great distinction at the 2023 University Interscholastic League Swimming & Diving State Meet, held February 9 and 10 in San Antonio; and WHEREAS, Delivering an exceptional performance, Tuloso-Midway finished second overall in the 4A team competition and was especially strong in the individual events; Matteo Nisimblat claimed gold in the 100-yard freestyle race, and Tomas Betancour won the 100-yard butterfly, holding off silver medalist and teammate Gavin Gallimore; Alex Craig was second in the 200-yard freestyle, and Mr. Betancour and Mr. Nisimblat clinched respective bronze medals in the 50-yard freestyle and the 200-yard individual medley; and WHEREAS, The Warriors also excelled in the relays, with the quartet of Mr. Gallimore, Mr. Craig, Mr. Betancour, and Mr. Nisimblat bringing home gold in the 200-yard freestyle event, and Mr. Gallimore, Riley Williams, Mr. Betancour, and Mr. Nisimblat garnering second place in the 200-yard medley relay; moreover, Zeke Adams, Gavin Lopez, Mr. Williams, and Mr. Craig placed fourth in the 400-yard freestyle relay; and WHEREAS, Tuloso-Midway was also represented at state by Anthony Rios in 1-meter diving, Andrew Benavides in the 200-yard individual medley, and Ryan Rosenbaum in the 500-yard freestyle; and WHEREAS, Throughout the season, the talented members of the Tuloso-Midway roster benefited from the able guidance of head coach Anna Alaniz and assistant coaches Criselda Saenz and Izzy Soza; and WHEREAS, The Tuloso-Midway Warriors have excelled through skill, hard work, and an unwavering commitment to performing at the highest level, and they are a source of tremendous pride to their classmates and to their many supporters in the local community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Tuloso-Midway High School boys' swim team on placing second in the 4A team competition at the 2023 UIL Swimming & Diving State Meet 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 team as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Herrero Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1522 was adopted by the House on May 19, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House