78R11171 MW-D

By:  Branch                                                     H.C.R. No. 10 



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, The St. Mark's School of Texas wrestling team earned 
its 500th dual meet victory on December 14, 2002, and this 
outstanding achievement provides a fitting opportunity to 
recognize a remarkable athletic program; and
	WHEREAS, St. Mark's School of Texas has dominated the sport 
of wrestling through the years, as evidenced by the team's four 
state championships, three preparatory state championships, 12 
regional championships, and 17 Southwest Preparatory Conference 
championships; and
	WHEREAS, For the past 21 years, head coach Rick Ortega has  
provided his charges with exceptional leadership and inspiration; 
during his tenure, he has produced 43 individual state champions 
and 35 preparatory All-Americans, and he was honored as the 
1998-1999 Region 6 Coach of the Year; and
	WHEREAS, The wrestling team members are outstanding 
student-athletes; with their coaches and staff, they are a source 
of pride to all those associated with St. Mark's School of Texas, 
and they truly merit congratulations for their success; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas 
hereby honor the St. Mark's School of Texas wrestling team on its 
500th dual meet victory and extend to its coaches and athletes best 
wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for St. Mark's School of Texas as an expression of high 
regard by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.