Bill Text: TX HR1844 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Congratulating Cord Fletcher of Henderson High School on winning the UIL state wrestling championship in the 215-pound weight class.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-05-21 - Reported enrolled [HR1844 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-HR1844-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 1844

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, In a display of strength, skill, and strategy,
Henderson High School senior wrestler Cord Fletcher won the state
championship in the 215-pound weight class at the University
Interscholastic League state tournament in Austin on February 26,
2011; and
WHEREAS, Grappling with a determined Trevor Harris of Bowie
High School in Arlington in the final, Mr. Fletcher came away with
the hard-fought 5-3 victory; this was the second consecutive trip
to the final match for the Henderson High athlete, who finished as
runner-up in 2010; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Fletcher's triumph at the 2011 state tournament
resulted in the first-ever state championship for a wrestler from
East Texas and capped off a spectacular year in which he won 40 of
his 42 matches and brought his overall high school record to 126-16;
in addition to his two trips to the finals, he has been a regional
champion and a two-time District 19 champion and has been chosen to
represent Texas in the 2011 National Tournament; and
WHEREAS, A star in two sports, Mr. Fletcher was a starter on
the Henderson High football team and rushed for a touchdown in the
school's victory in the state title game in December 2010; it was
one of 14 TDs he scored on the season while also recording seven
sacks and forcing four fumbles on defense; with his wrestling win
and the football title, he is the only person in school history to
be involved in two state championships; and
WHEREAS, In proving himself the finest 215-pound high school
wrestler in the State of Texas, this talented student-athlete has
realized a well-deserved reward for his countless hours of hard
work and enduring commitment to excellence, and he may take
justifiable pride in this accomplishment; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Cord Fletcher on winning the UIL
state wrestling championship in the 215-pound weight class 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. Fletcher as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Hopson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1844 was adopted by the House on May
19, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House