78R11171 MW-D By: Branch H.C.R. No. 10CONCURRENT 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.