2003S2178-1 05/14/04


By:  Madla                                                      S.C.R. No. 8  



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the Comstock High School University Interscholastic 
League social studies team, which recently won the team social 
studies state championship in Conference A; and
	WHEREAS, This year marked the first time the social studies 
competition was held at the state level; the topic was "The Gilded 
Age," and students prepared by studying the politics, economics, 
literature, laws, and architecture of the time between 1877 and 
1900, giving up their lunch periods and free time to learn as much 
as possible; and
	WHEREAS, In the regional contest leading to the state 
competition, Comstock earned the Conference A "Wild Card" berth, 
allowing it to advance to the state finals; and
	WHEREAS, At state, the team competed in a contest that 
included about 25 students from over 10 schools in their conference 
throughout the state; Comstock persevered and placed first in the 
team competition, defeating Anton High School 187-176; and
	WHEREAS, Comstock High School social studies team members 
Celeste Greene, Amara Greene, Adrienna Guajardo, and Graydon 
Richardson have demonstrated great talent and persistence in their 
quest for the state championship; and
	WHEREAS, Under the superior leadership and expertise of coach 
Val Acree and Comstock teachers Diana Sulaica and Segundo Guajardo, 
the team was focused and well prepared for the competition; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas, 
4th Called Session, hereby commend the Comstock High School 
University Interscholastic League social studies team for winning 
the team social studies state championship in Conference A; and, be 
it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for the 
team as an expression of esteem from the Texas Legislature.