Bill Text: TX HR1781 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Patrick Hudson of Silsbee High School on his second-place finish in the super heavyweight division at the Texas High School Powerlifting Association State Championship.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2015-05-11 - Reported enrolled [HR1781 Detail]

Download: Texas-2015-HR1781-Introduced.html

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84R18911 WG-D
By: White of Tyler H.R. No. 1781

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Patrick Hudson of Silsbee High School distinguished
himself with his powerlifting achievements during 2015, earning a
trip to the Texas High School Powerlifting Association State
Championship and finishing in second place in the super heavyweight
division; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hudson qualified for state with his triumphant
showing at the Region 4 Division 2 competition on March 7 in
Cleveland, Texas; he lifted a total of 1,705 pounds and easily won
his weight class, finishing 300 pounds ahead of his nearest
competitor; and
WHEREAS, Matching his skills against other top lifters at the
THSPA State Championship on March 28 in Abilene, Mr. Hudson hoisted
690 pounds in the squat and 395 in the bench press, while his
715-pound performance in the deadlift was the best of the entire
meet; he tallied 1,800 pounds overall, taking the runner-up spot in
his division; and
WHEREAS, Demonstrating hard work and unwavering
determination to achieve his goals, Patrick Hudson has claimed a
place among the elite young weight lifters in the Lone Star State,
and he may indeed take pride in his outstanding accomplishments;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Patrick Hudson on his second-place
finish in the super heavyweight division at the Texas High School
Powerlifting Association State Championship and extend to him
sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Hudson as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.