TITLE: Congratulating Bobby Denard of Buna High School on winning the THSWPA 3A state championship in the 259+ weight class.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Bobby Denard of Buna High School on winning the THSWPA 3A state championship in the 259+ weight class.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Buna High School senior Bobby Denard achieved great distinction with her first-place finish at the 2017 Texas High School Women's Powerlifting Association State Meet, held on March 18 in Waco; and WHEREAS, In an exceptional show of strength and determination, Ms. Denard tallied 1,130 pounds to claim the 3A title in her weight class; her total included lifts of 470 pounds in the squat, 340 pounds in the dead lift, and a record-breaking 320 pounds in the bench press, in which she outlifted her nearest rival by 85 pounds; and WHEREAS, Ms. Denard qualified for the state meet with her outstanding performance at the regional championships on March 1; there, she broke the regional records in both the squat and the bench press categories and placed first after compiling 980 total pounds; and WHEREAS, With her dedication and unwavering commitment to excellence, Bobby Denard 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 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Bobby Denard on winning the Texas High School Women's Powerlifting Association 3A state championship in the 259+ 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. Denard as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. White Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1399 was adopted by the House on April 27, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House