By: Lucio S.R. No. 130 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is privileged 1-3 to commend Raul Contreras for his superb sports accomplishments; 1-4 and 1-5 WHEREAS, Raul's self-discipline, dedication, and 1-6 outstanding abilities have brought him well-deserved recognition; 1-7 and 1-8 WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Brownsville, 1-9 Mr. Contreras realized a long-held ambition on January 13, 1993, 1-10 when he bowled games of 247, 257, and 297, making an 801 series 1-11 scratch; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Since he is a left-handed bowler, Raul's 1-13 achievement is all the more remarkable; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Maintaining an average of 199, Mr. Contreras 1-15 was delighted with his performance and enjoys regaling fellow 1-16 competitors with the details of his moment of glory; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Raul's 801 series is the first ever bowled 1-18 at Brownsville Bowling Center; his devotion to this sport is 1-19 legendary; and 1-20 WHEREAS, An ardent bowler since childhood, Raul now bowls 1-21 three times a week; he is a member of the highly competitive 1-22 Men's Bowling League at Brownsville Bowling Center where he 1-23 strikes fear into the hearts of his opponents; now, therefore, 2-1 be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-3 73rd Legislature, hereby congratulate Raul Contreras on his 2-4 noteworthy accomplishment of bowling an 801 series scratch; and, 2-5 be it further 2-6 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-7 Raul Contreras as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-8 _____________________________________ 2-9 President of the Senate 2-10 I hereby certify that the 2-11 above Resolution was adopted by 2-12 the Senate on February 2, 1993. 2-13 _____________________________________ 2-14 Secretary of the Senate 2-15 _____________________________________ 2-16 Member, Texas Senate