79S32023 JTR-D

By:  Gallego                                                      H.R. No. 737


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Comstock High School UIL social studies team won the Class A state championship on May 5, 2006, and this victory marks the second statewide win for this West Texas school in three years; and WHEREAS, Under the guidance of coach Val Acree, team members Amara Greene, Brent Greene, Adrienna Guajardo, and Graydon Richardson garnered district and regional titles before moving on to the state meet in Austin; in the individual category, Ms. Greene won sixth place, followed by Mr. Greene in eighth, Ms. Guajardo in 10th, and Mr. Richardson in 16th; and WHEREAS, This year's competition focused on the European front of World War II, and in becoming experts on this crucial chapter in human history, the Comstock team members sharpened and strengthened their understanding of events whose ramifications continue to be felt throughout the world; and WHEREAS, Those young people who dedicate themselves to the pursuit of educational excellence are truly deserving of the admiration of every Texan, and these four students are undoubtedly a source of tremendous pride to their school, their families, and their community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate the members of the Comstock UIL state champion social studies team and their coach and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.