Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HR57

Introduced
12/19/08  
Refer
2/18/09  
Enrolled
3/6/09  

Caption

Honoring the UT Dallas Chess Team for winning the 2008 President's Cup chess championship.

Impact

The resolution also celebrates the continuous success of the UT Dallas chess program, which has recently won the Pan American tournament for two consecutive years. The recognition of the chess team not only brings pride to the university but also enhances the reputation of the State of Texas in the competitive world of collegiate chess. Such achievements are significant as they contribute to the cultural and academic landscape of the state.

Summary

House Resolution 57 (HR57) honors the University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) chess team for their outstanding achievement in winning the 2008 President's Cup chess championship. The text of the resolution highlights the significance of this championship, noting that it is comparable to the NCAA Final Four in basketball. This prestigious event brings together the top four American collegiate chess teams, demonstrating the high level of competition and skill involved.

Contention

While HR57 serves primarily as a congratulatory resolution rather than a contentious piece of legislation, it underscores the importance of supporting and recognizing extracurricular programs that foster discipline, teamwork, and intellectual achievement among students. The successful outcome of the chess team poses an exemplary model of how academic institutions can excel in competitive environments, thereby promoting the value of education and extracurricular engagement.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HR20

Congratulating the DeSoto High School football team on winning the 2022 UIL 6A Division 2 state championship.

TX HR508

Congratulating the football team from South Oak Cliff High School in Dallas on winning the 2022 UIL 5A Division 2 state championship.

TX HR1227

Congratulating the Texas Southern University cheerleading team on winning the Cheer Spirit Rally Division I championship at the 2023 NCA & NDA College Nationals.

TX HR126

Congratulating Matthew Wright on winning the unified division title at the Special Olympics North America Golf Championship.

TX HR962

Congratulating The University of Texas at Dallas chess team on winning the 2023 Southwest Collegiate Team Championship.

TX HR944

Congratulating Gergana Peycheva of UT Dallas on winning the 2023 Texas Women's Chess Championship.

TX HR19

Congratulating the Houston Astros on winning the 2022 World Series.

TX HR31

Congratulating Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pea on being named the 2022 Most Valuable Player of the American League Championship Series and the World Series.

TX HR28

In memory of Bill Little, former athletic administrator at UT Austin.

TX HR1500

Congratulating Sonny Dykes, head coach of the Texas Christian University football team, on being named the Associated Press Coach of the Year for 2022.

Similar Bills

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