TITLE: Congratulating the Robinson High School boys' powerlifting team on winning the regional championship.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Robinson High School boys' powerlifting team on winning the regional championship.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Robinson High School boys' powerlifting team distinguished itself by winning the Texas High School Powerlifting Association Region 2 Division 2 championship on March 7, 2015; and WHEREAS, Facing off against 25 other teams, the Rockets reached the top spot in close competition, besting the Navasota High School Rattlers by one point; this marks the second time in three years that the Robinson squad has won the regional championship; and WHEREAS, Lifters who qualified for the state championship with second-place finishes include Michael Bartlett in the 132-pound weight class, Manuel Rodriguez in 148, Juan Villa in 181, Ricky Thompson in 198, and Gustavo Bonilla in 275; with a third-place showing in the 181-pound weight class, Jordan Thompson was named a state alternate; and WHEREAS, Important contributions were also made by the other members of the Robinson team, with Cory Sauer placing sixth in the 148-pound weight class and Larry Reid taking eighth place in 181; moreover, Jacob Dorton and Diego Gutierrez placed seventh and eighth, respectively, in the 220-pound weight class, Tanner Smith took eighth place in the Super Heavyweight class, and Philip Sharp was among the 114-pound contenders; and WHEREAS, With their exemplary efforts, these talented student-athletes have added to the Robinson High School tradition of athletic excellence, and they may take great pride in the skill and dedication they have demonstrated throughout the season; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Robinson High School boys' powerlifting team on winning the THSPA Region 2 Division 2 championship and extend to the team's lifters and coaches sincere best wishes for the future; 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. Anderson of McLennan Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2792 was adopted by the House on May 21, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House