TITLE: Congratulating Destiny Miles of Kimball High School in Dallas on winning the 2019 wrestling state championship in the girls' 5A 148-pound division.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Destiny Miles of Kimball High School in Dallas on winning the 2019 wrestling state championship in the girls' 5A 148-pound division.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Destiny Miles, a junior at Kimball High School in Dallas, reached the pinnacle of success when she won the state title in the 5A 148-pound weight division at the 2019 University Interscholastic League Wrestling State Tournament, held in Cypress on February 22 and 23; and WHEREAS, Following an appearance in the 2018 state tournament as a sophomore, Ms. Miles recommitted herself to her training in the off-season in anticipation of a title run in 2019; demonstrating remarkable skill and determination, she lost just one match during her entire junior season despite being hampered by injuries; after qualifying for a return trip to state, she opened the tournament by besting opponents from Cedar Park, Amarillo River Road, and Amarillo Caprock High Schools to advance to the finals; and WHEREAS, The title contest turned out to be a rematch against Grapevine High School's Karestin Andrews, who had defeated Ms. Miles in the regional championship; in a battle that was decided in just under three minutes, Ms. Miles pinned her opponent and claimed the 5A title; in so doing, she became only the third wrestler from the Dallas Independent School District to be crowned as a girls' state champion; and WHEREAS, In proving herself one of the finest high school wrestlers in Texas, Destiny Miles has realized a well-deserved reward for her countless hours of hard work, and she has become a source of tremendous pride to her school and community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Destiny Miles on winning the 2019 UIL wrestling state championship in the girls' 5A 148-pound division 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. Miles as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Davis of Dallas Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 910 was adopted by the House on April 5, 2019, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House