TITLE: Congratulating Ketny Nicoleau of Sharyland Pioneer High School on winning a state title at the 2023 Texas High School Women's Powerlifting Association 5A Division II State Championships.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Ketny Nicoleau of Sharyland Pioneer High School on winning a state title at the 2023 Texas High School Women's Powerlifting Association 5A Division II State Championships.

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WHEREAS, Ketny Nicoleau of Sharyland Pioneer High School closed out her senior year of competition in triumphant fashion, winning a state title at the 2023 Texas High School Women's Powerlifting Association 5A Division II State Championships; and WHEREAS, Joining the other top high school lifters in Texas at the state meet in Frisco on March 18, Ms. Nicoleau delivered an outstanding performance in the 114-pound weight class; she set Class 5A state records by hoisting 405 pounds in the squat, 225 pounds in the bench press, and 405 pounds in the dead lift, racking up an exceptional 1,035 total pounds to clinch the state crown; moreover, her victory helped the Diamondbacks capture fourth place in the team standings; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Jose and Alicia Nicoleau of Mission, Ketny Nicoleau joined the school powerlifting team as a junior; that year, she collected a bronze medal in her weight division at the 2022 state meet; in addition, she has proudly represented Sharyland Pioneer High as a member of the track and cross country teams; and WHEREAS, Winning a state championship represents the culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering commitment to excellence, and Ketny Nicoleau may indeed reflect with pride on this outstanding accomplishment; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Ketny Nicoleau on winning the state title in the 114-pound weight class at the 2023 THSWPA 5A Division II State Championships 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. Nicoleau as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Guerra Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1172 was adopted by the House on April 28, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House