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                                                                  H.R. No. 1542



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Dmitry Schneider has deservedly been selected as the 
winner of the Frank P. Samford, Jr., chess fellowship, the most 
prestigious honor of its kind in this nation; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Chernigov, Ukraine, Mr. Schneider has 
lived in the United States since 1991 and is currently completing 
his freshman year at The University of Texas at Dallas, where he is 
a member of the school's nationally recognized chess team; his 
formidable chess skills are reflected in his 10-time selection as a 
Pressman All-American, in the numerous chess titles he has 
captured, and in his defeat of several established grandmasters; 
and
	WHEREAS, This gifted young man has represented the United 
States in six world championships, finishing fourth in 2000 and 
sixth in 2002, and in four Pan-American championships, earning one 
gold and two bronze medals in those competitions; in addition, he 
represented this nation in the 2001 and 2002 U.S.-China Chess 
Summits; and
	WHEREAS, Named a Samford Fellow for his chess prowess, work 
ethic, dedication, and accomplishments, Mr. Schneider has attained 
a remarkable record of achievement that continues to grow with each 
passing year, and his most recent honor is an exciting reward for 
the talent and commitment he has demonstrated throughout his 
studies at The University of Texas at Dallas; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Dmitry Schneider on winning the 
Frank P. Samford, Jr., chess fellowship and extend to him sincere 
best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Schneider as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Madden

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1542 was adopted by the House on May 
30, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House