SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 624

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Team Texas, which has been selected by Special Olympics 
Texas to join Team USA at the Special Olympics World Summer Games 
in Dublin, Ireland, June 21 through June 29, 2003; and
	WHEREAS, The athletes and the coaches on Team Texas were 
selected according to their ability level, living skills, and 
participation in chapter games; and
	WHEREAS, Team Texas is composed of 59 athletes and 13 
coaches from across the state; and
	WHEREAS, The members of Team Texas will compete in 
12 sports, including aquatics, gymnastics, sailing, soccer, 
and tennis; and
	WHEREAS, Team Texas is part of Special Olympics Team USA, 
consisting of approximately 1,000 athletes and 300 coaches 
representing all 50 United States and the District of Columbia 
at the 2003 Special Olympics World Summer Games; and
	WHEREAS, Participating in Team USA will be the 
experience of a lifetime for these athletes, and they will make 
the Lone Star State proud of their endeavors at the world games; 
and
	WHEREAS, On April 22, 2003, these young Texans and 
their coaches will visit the State Capitol, where they will be 
recognized for their exceptional skills, their sportsmanship, 
and their participation on Team Texas; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby commend and congratulate these fine 
athletes and coaches for earning the opportunity to participate 
in the Special Olympics World Summer Games; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
Team Texas as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                          Harris




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 22, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate