TITLE: Congratulating Kaitlynn Gonzalez of Robstown Early College High School on winning the Texas High School Women's Powerlifting Association 4A state championship in the 97-pound weight class.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Kaitlynn Gonzalez of Robstown Early College High School on winning the Texas High School Women's Powerlifting Association 4A state championship in the 97-pound weight class.

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WHEREAS, Kaitlynn Gonzalez, a student at Robstown Early College High School, achieved great distinction with her first-place finish at the 2019 Texas High School Women's Powerlifting Association State Meet, held on March 15 in Waco; and WHEREAS, On the road to the championship crown, Ms. Gonzalez made steady improvements as her totals increased with each contest; she dominated the competition with outstanding gold medal performances at two invitationals and at the regional championship on March 1, which allowed her to advance to the state meet; and WHEREAS, In an exceptional show of strength and determination, Ms. Gonzalez tallied 690 pounds to claim the 4A title in her weight class, outlifting her nearest rival by 60 pounds; her total included lifts of 270 pounds in the squat, 125 pounds in the bench press, and 295 pounds in the dead lift; and WHEREAS, With her dedication and unwavering commitment to excellence, Kaitlynn Gonzalez is a source of great pride to her school and her community, and her impressive accomplishments are indeed deserving of recognition; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Kaitlynn Gonzalez on winning the Texas High School Women's Powerlifting Association 4A state championship in the 97-pound weight class and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Gonzalez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Herrero Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1492 was adopted by the House on May 10, 2019, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House