By: Rosson S.R. No. 1259 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 1-3 recognize the El Paso Arsenal Soccer Club for its outstanding 1-4 accomplishments during the 1994-1995 season; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Composed of 17 players under age 16, the Arsenal 1-6 Soccer Club won three games and lost only one in their bid to 1-7 capture the Texas State Division I Under 16 soccer championship 1-8 held in San Antonio recently; and 1-9 WHEREAS, The team won the El Paso city title to qualify for 1-10 the state playoffs where they defeated the Austin Longhorns, the 1-11 Houston Texans, and the Sugar Land Eclipse; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Their impressive record is a tribute to the players' 1-13 outstanding talent and the loyal enthusiasm they consistently 1-14 displayed during each game; and 1-15 WHEREAS, The Arsenal Soccer Club members were semi-finalists 1-16 in the Tempe Thanksgiving Tournament and were first place winners 1-17 in the Whole Enchilada Tournament, Westside Soccer League U-16 1-18 Champions, and City of El Paso U-16 Champions before winning the 1-19 State of Texas U-16 Gold Division Championship; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Throughout the season, this fine group of young men 1-21 have exhibited exceptional athletic ability, selfless team spirit, 1-22 and the competitive desire to win; and 1-23 WHEREAS, The team's remarkable success is attributable to 2-1 their own dedication and to the expert guidance of their coaches, 2-2 Jose Montes, Jr., and Robert Martinez; and 2-3 WHEREAS, Team members Russell Barrett, Brian Campbell, 2-4 Aldo Gonzalez, Weston Hicks, David Longoria, Sam Martinez, 2-5 Oscar Mendoza, Bobby Montes, Kenny Nevarez, Rudy Nevarez, 2-6 Tury Pena, John Prata, James Randie, John Saenz, Noel Salas, 2-7 David Singh, and Kaleb Wardy have brought recognition and acclaim 2-8 to themselves, their school, and their community; now, therefore, 2-9 be it 2-10 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-11 74th Legislature, hereby commend and applaud the members of 2-12 the El Paso Arsenal Soccer Club for their splendid achievements 2-13 and extend best wishes to them for continued success in their 2-14 future endeavors; and, be it further 2-15 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-16 the Arsenal Soccer Club as an expression of the high regard of 2-17 the Texas Senate. 2-18 ______________________________________ 2-19 President of the Senate 2-20 I hereby certify that the above 2-21 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-22 on May 26, 1995. 2-23 ______________________________________ 2-24 Secretary of the Senate 2-25 ______________________________________ 3-1 Member, Texas Senate