SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 726
         WHEREAS, Athletes from the El Paso Special Needs Athletic
  Group 915 Stars achieved great distinction with their
  exceptional performances in the soccer competition and
  individual events at the Special Olympics Texas 2023 Summer
  Games, held in San Antonio from May 18 to 21; and
 
         WHEREAS, The Group 915 Stars offer individuals with special
  needs who are out of the school system the opportunity to continue
  playing sports within the Special Olympics framework; and
 
         WHEREAS, Joining other talented competitors from across
  Texas, a Group 915 Stars soccer team finished at the top of the
  Group A standings to claim the gold medal and the No. 1 ranking in
  the state; in addition, a second Stars soccer squad earned first
  place in Group D, and two athletes collected medals in individual
  events; and
 
         WHEREAS, With their fine showing at the 2023 Summer Games,
  the members of the Group 915 Stars have become a source of great
  pride to their families and to their community, and they are
  indeed deserving of recognition for the skill and dedication they
  have demonstrated; now, therefore, be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, hereby congratulate the El Paso Special Needs
  Athletic Group 915 Stars on their medal-winning performances in
  soccer and other competitions at the Special Olympics Texas 2023
  Summer Games and extend to the athletes and coaches sincere best
  wishes for continued success; and, be it further
 
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
  prepared for the Group 915 Stars as an expression of high regard
  from the Texas Senate.
 
  Blanco
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 28, 2023.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate