SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 59

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the San Benito High School chess team, which recently 
tied for sixth place at the United States Chess Federation's 
national championship tournament in Dallas; and

	WHEREAS, The San Benito High School chess team experienced 
its biggest win ever during a rigorous three-day competition 
against 44 other teams in their division; the team was also 
ranked as Texas' best team in the "above average" group of high 
school chess players; and

	WHEREAS, Over the last few months, these young men and 
women have participated in chess tournaments at regional, state, 
and national levels, improving with each game they played; under 
the leadership of their math and chess coach, Brian Powell, they 
have developed the skills which have allowed them to excel as a 
team; and

	WHEREAS, Team members Abraham Amaya, Guadalupe Cantu,
Marcus David Cruz, Bryan Fernandez, Jose Luis Garcia, Gabriel Garza,
Christopher Gonzales, Richard Joshua Montalvo, and Ruben Perez 
have demonstrated superior talent and perseverance, and they 
deserve to be proud of their accomplishments; now, therefore,
be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commend the members 
of the San Benito High School chess team for their exceptional 
skills and extend congratulations to them for their admirable 
achievements at the United States Chess Federation's national 
championship tournament; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the team as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                           Lucio




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 3, 2004.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate