TITLE: Congratulating Alyssa Alva of Pearsall High School on winning the 4A title in the 198-pound weight class at the 2019 THSWPA State Championships.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Alyssa Alva of Pearsall High School on winning the 4A title in the 198-pound weight class at the 2019 THSWPA State Championships.

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WHEREAS, Alyssa Alva of Pearsall High School earned great distinction by becoming the 4A champion of the 198-pound weight class at the 2019 Texas High School Women's Powerlifting Association State Championships, held on March 15 and 16 in Waco; and WHEREAS, Ms. Alva racked up 1,100 total pounds with lifts of 460 in the squat, 235 in the bench press, and 405 in the deadlift to best her closest rival by 15 pounds; claiming a gold medal in her third appearance at state, she closed out her exemplary high school career as Pearsall's first state powerlifting champion since 2013; and WHEREAS, A fierce competitor who also collected two crowns in three trips to the regional meet, Ms. Alva has benefited from the able guidance of Pearsall powerlifting coach Michael Bonugli; and WHEREAS, With her championship performance, Alyssa Alva has brought great pride to her family, school, and community, and she will cherish the memories of this outstanding accomplishment for the rest of her life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Alyssa Alva on winning the 4A title in the 198-pound weight class at the 2019 THSWPA State Championships 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. Alva as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. King of Uvalde Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1143 was adopted by the House on April 18, 2019, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House