By: Moncrief S.R. No. 1138 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to 1-3 recognize the Movin' Mavs, the wheelchair basketball team from 1-4 The University of Texas at Arlington, for winning their third 1-5 consecutive national championship; and 1-6 WHEREAS, In a dream come true for many players on the team, 1-7 they were invited to visit the White House and President Clinton 1-8 on May 13, 1993; and 1-9 WHEREAS, In capturing the national championship, 1-10 Jesus Alamillo, Willie Hernandez, Robby Holcomb, Brad Michael, 1-11 Chhay Mak, Pho Tran, Dennis Harrison, Jason Van Beek, and 1-12 Cipi Falcon displayed exemplary confidence and poise; and 1-13 WHEREAS, This hardworking basketball squad affirmed its 1-14 dominance over other collegiate squads by beating Illinois to 1-15 claim its championship at the Final Four Tournament in 1-16 Champaign, Illinois, on February 28, 1993; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Wheelchair basketball is not a National Collegiate 1-18 Athletic Association-sponsored sport; seven other universities, 1-19 Illinois, Temple, Southern Illinois, Wright State in Ohio, 1-20 Southwest State in Minnesota, and Wisconsin Whitewater are the 1-21 only universities that regularly compete on a collegiate level; 1-22 The University of Texas at Arlington now offers six full 1-23 scholarships in wheelchair basketball; and 2-1 WHEREAS, Exhibiting perseverance, team unity, and respect 2-2 for the highest ideals in American sportsmanship, team members have 2-3 brought honor to themselves and their team; and 2-4 WHEREAS, Their highly successful year is a tribute to 2-5 the men's exceptional talent and the loyal enthusiasm that 2-6 Coach Jim Hayes, Assistant Coach Chee Ho, Manager Lee Castillo, 2-7 and Trainer Juan Pulido have consistently displayed; and 2-8 WHEREAS, The team devoted time and energy to practicing the 2-9 fundamental skills of the game and exercised individual discipline 2-10 which was apparent in their impressive performances this season; 2-11 now, therefore, be it 2-12 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-13 73rd Legislature, hereby congratulate the members of the 2-14 Movin' Mavs of The University of Texas at Arlington and 2-15 extend best wishes to them in the years ahead; and, be it 2-16 further 2-17 RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution be prepared 2-18 for them as an expression of the high regard and esteem of the 2-19 Texas Senate. 2-20 _____________________________________ 2-21 President of the Senate 2-22 I hereby certify that the 2-23 above Resolution was adopted by 2-24 the Senate on May 28, 1993. 2-25 _____________________________________ 3-1 Secretary of the Senate 3-2 _____________________________________ 3-3 Member, Texas Senate