SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 259
	WHEREAS, The 2004-2005 University of Texas at Dallas chess 
team claimed first place at the 50th Pan American Intercollegiate 
Team Chess Championship, securing the team's second consecutive 
victory at this prestigious tournament; and
	WHEREAS, Formerly coached by Dr. Tim Redman, director
of the University of Texas at Dallas chess program, the team is 
currently under the tutelage of international master
Rade Milovanovic and is continuing to build on the legacy of 
success established during its nine-year existence; and
	WHEREAS, To reclaim its title, the team outplayed a talented 
University of Maryland, Baltimore County, team; members of the 
2004-2005 University of Texas at Dallas chess team are international
masters Peter Vavrak, Magesh Chandran Panchanathan, and
Amon Simutowe, and FIDE masters Andrei Zaremba and Michal Kujovic; 
and
	WHEREAS, By winning the Pan American Intercollegiate Team 
Chess Championship, these dedicated students have established 
themselves as the best college team in North, South, and
Central America; moreover, the team members' commitment to the 
game of chess has motivated them to provide chess instruction to 
high school students in the Dallas Independent School District; and
	WHEREAS, Reaching the pinnacle of success in one's chosen 
vocation or avocation is a rewarding and memorable experience, 
and the members of the University of Texas at Dallas chess team 
may take great pride in continuing to uphold their school's 
reputation for excellence; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby congratulate Coach Rade Milovanovic and 
The University of Texas at Dallas chess team for winning the
Pan American Intercollegiate Team Chess Championship and commend 
them for this outstanding accomplishment; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be 
prepared for Coach Milovanovic and the team as an expression of 
high regard from the Texas Senate.
                                                                 Carona, Shapiro




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 28, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate