TITLE: Congratulating Amanda Martinez of Bel Air High School in El Paso for placing third in the combined all-around competition at the 2021 Texas High School State Gymnastics Championship.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Amanda Martinez of Bel Air High School in El Paso for placing third in the combined all-around competition at the 2021 Texas High School State Gymnastics Championship.

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WHEREAS, Amanda Martinez of Bel Air High School in El Paso closed out her high school career with an outstanding showing at the 2021 Texas High School State Gymnastics Championship, winning a bronze medal for placing third in the combined all-around competition; and WHEREAS, Joining the other top high school gymnasts at the state meet on April 28 and 29 in Euless, Ms. Martinez turned in a series of impressive performances; she was third in both the optional vault and compulsory floor exercise and captured multiple top-six finishes in other events; in the all-around scoring, she was third in compulsories and second in optionals, and when the final tallies were counted, she claimed third place in the combined all-around standings; and WHEREAS, Sparked by her success, the Highlanders took sixth in the overall team category, which is the best-ever state performance by an El Paso gymnastics squad; and WHEREAS, Ms. Martinez excelled throughout her senior campaign; in advance of the championship finale, she led Bel Air to a runner-up team finish at the regional meet; she tied for second in uneven bars and was among the top three in balance beam, floor exercise, and vault, clinching third in the all-around individual standings; and WHEREAS, Demonstrating an impeccable work ethic and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Amanda Martinez is a source of pride for her school and her community, and she is indeed deserving of special recognition for her accomplishments in high school gymnastics; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Amanda Martinez for placing third in the combined all-around competition at the 2021 Texas High School State Gymnastics Championship and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Martinez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Ordaz Perez Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1039 was adopted by the House on May 14, 2021, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House