79R5939 MAM-D

By:  Solis                                                        H.R. No. 396



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Mario Pena, head coach of the San Benito High School 
football team, has been named All-Valley Coach of the Year by the 
sports staff of the Valley Morning Star after leading the San Benito 
Greyhounds to an undefeated regular season; and
	WHEREAS, With a doctrine of hard work, discipline, and team 
unity, he encourages his athletes to think of football as a 
privilege, one that requires dedication and commitment in order to 
succeed; and
	WHEREAS, In Coach Pena's first season at San Benito in 2003, 
his unique coaching style helped the Greyhounds to increase their 
victories twofold over the year before; by 2004, the team was 
undefeated in the regular season, won the District 32-5A title and 
two playoff games, and ended with a 12-1 season; and
	WHEREAS, Mario Pena is a veteran coach who has previously 
seen successes as head coach for La Joya High School and as 
assistant coach for Sharyland High School; he consistently sets 
standards of excellence for himself and his players, and it is 
indeed appropriate to recognize him for his outstanding 
achievements; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate head coach Mario Pena on being 
named All-Valley Coach of the Year and extend to him sincere best 
wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Pena as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.