TITLE: Congratulating the Edcouch-Elsa High School girls' powerlifting team on winning the 2023 THSWPA 5A Division II state championship.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Edcouch-Elsa High School girls' powerlifting team on winning the 2023 THSWPA 5A Division II state championship.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Edcouch-Elsa High School girls' powerlifting team continued its tradition of excellence by winning the 2023 Texas High School Women's Powerlifting Association 5A Division II state championship on March 18 at the Comerica Center in Frisco; and WHEREAS, On the road to a third consecutive title, Edcouch-Elsa dominated the 5A Division II Region VChampionship on March 1, 2023, nearly doubling the point total of its nearest competitor; at the state meet, the Yellowjackets continued to excel, earning 22 points to narrowly defeat second place Elgin High School and clinch another state crown; and WHEREAS, The team was paced by Georgina Alaniz, who captured her third straight state championship and set records in the 132-pound weight class with her 430-pound squat and 1,015-pound total mark; in the 97-pound division, Zillah Velez earned the silver medal by hoisting a total of 635 pounds, and Katie Contreras placed fourth in the same weight class with a 545-pound tally; Adrienne Anzaldua posted a total of 725 pounds to finish second in the 105-pound division, and Emma Garza placed third in the 220-pound class with 1,015 pounds; and WHEREAS, The Yellowjackets were also represented at the state competition by Kaylee Beltran, Leslie Torres, Mia Gonzalez, Brianna Contreras, Natalyn Reyes, Susie De Los Santos, and Yadhira De Los Santos; and WHEREAS, The members of the Edcouch-Elsa girls' powerlifting team demonstrated commendable skill, determination, and heart during their triumphant quest to become "three-peat" state champions, and they may reflect with well-deserved pride on this extraordinary achievement; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Edcouch-Elsa High School girls' powerlifting team on winning the 2023 THSWPA 5A Division II state championship and extend to the team's 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 Yellowjackets as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Longoria Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 990 was adopted by the House on April 20, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House