TITLE: Congratulating Jacob Rodriguez on his athletic achievements at Tuloso-Midway High School in Corpus Christi.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Jacob Rodriguez on his athletic achievements at Tuloso-Midway High School in Corpus Christi.

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WHEREAS, Senior Jacob Rodriguez capped off an outstanding record of athletic achievement at Tuloso-Midway High School in Corpus Christi with a first-place finish at the 2017 Texas High School Powerlifting Association State Meet, held on March 25 in Abilene; and WHEREAS, In an exceptional show of strength and determination, Mr. Rodriguez tallied 1,860 pounds to claim the Division 1 title in the 275-pound weight class; his total included lifts of 430 pounds in the bench press, 610 pounds in the dead lift, and a record-breaking 820 pounds in the squat, in which he outlifted his nearest rival by 95 pounds; and WHEREAS, Mr. Rodriguez's impressive showing at the state contest was the latest in a series of triumphs throughout his high school career; after narrowly missing qualifying for the regional powerlifting meet as a freshman, he returned as a sophomore to advance all the way to state, and over the past two years, he has added a number of invitational meet victories, as well as back-to-back regional championships, to his list of accomplishments; and WHEREAS, This talented student-athlete has also distinguished himself on the gridiron, where he showed versatility as both an offensive and a defensive lineman, and he further proved himself a leader on the Warrior football team by serving as a captain during his junior and senior years; he was twice named an All-District Second Team guard, and he received All-District First Team honors for the 2016-2017 season; and WHEREAS, Through his skill, determination, and commitment to excellence, Jacob Rodriguez has become a source of great pride to his school and to his many supporters in the local community, and he may indeed look forward to a future bright with promise; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Jacob Rodriguez on his many athletic achievements and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Rodriguez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Herrero Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2130 was adopted by the House on May 25, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House