SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 726

WHEREAS, Athletes from the El Paso Special Needs Athletic Group 915 Stars achieved great distinction with their exceptional performances in the soccer competition and individual events at the Special Olympics Texas 2023 Summer Games, held in San Antonio from May 18 to 21; and

WHEREAS, The Group 915 Stars offer individuals with special needs who are out of the school system the opportunity to continue playing sports within the Special Olympics framework; and

WHEREAS, Joining other talented competitors from across Texas, a Group 915 Stars soccer team finished at the top of the Group A standings to claim the gold medal and the No. 1 ranking in the state; in addition, a second Stars soccer squad earned first place in Group D, and two athletes collected medals in individual events; and

WHEREAS, With their fine showing at the 2023 Summer Games, the members of the Group 915 Stars have become a source of great pride to their families and to their community, and they are indeed deserving of recognition for the skill and dedication they have demonstrated; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, hereby congratulate the El Paso Special Needs Athletic Group 915 Stars on their medal-winning performances in soccer and other competitions at the Special Olympics Texas 2023 Summer Games and extend to the athletes and coaches sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for the Group 915 Stars as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Blanco

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 28, 2023.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate