79R19877 MMS-D

By:  Escobar                                                      H.R. No. 2238



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The 2004-2005 science team from Academy High School 
in Kingsville has claimed the Class 1A state championship, winning 
that prestigious title during the UIL State Academic Meet held in 
Austin on May 7, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, In the science contest, teams have two hours to 
answer 60 questions--20 each in biology, chemistry, and physics; 
previous Academy science teams have had individual winners, but 
this is the first time in the school's 11-year history that the 
group has won as a team; the Academy squad bested the second-place 
team at state by 10 points; and
	WHEREAS, Securing this year's championship were Academy 
students Maria Cabezas, a senior and the daughter of Jose Cabezas; 
Judith Holloway, a junior and the daughter of Robert and Josephine 
Holloway; Vanessa Johnson, a junior and the daughter of Daniel and 
Yone Johnson; and Justin Munoz, a junior and the son of Mr. and Mrs. 
Hector Munoz; the team was ably coached by science teacher Lon Neth; 
and
	WHEREAS, At the district meet, Ms. Cabezas placed second in 
overall science and scored highest in chemistry, while Ms. Johnson 
placed third in overall science and Ms. Holloway made the top 
biology mark; the team won the wild card to move on as a group to 
regional competition, where Ms. Johnson placed first in overall 
science and scored highest in chemistry, and Ms. Holloway scored 
highest in physics; as a team, the students won first place and 
advanced to the state contest, where Mr. Munoz notched the top 
chemistry score and tied for fourth place in overall science; and
	WHEREAS, Through exhaustive preparation and tremendous 
dedication, the members of the Academy High School science team 
have brought great credit to themselves, their school, and their 
community, and they have compiled a record of accomplishment that 
promises a bright and fulfilling future; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate the members and coach of the 
2004-2005 Academy High School science team on winning the Class 1A 
state championship at the UIL State Academic Meet and extend to them 
sincere best wishes for continued success in all their endeavors; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the Academy High School science team as an expression 
of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.