SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 385
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the CyberPatriot team from the Alamo Colleges
Information Technology and Security Academy, which recently
placed first in the open division of the regional CyberPatriot
III competition hosted in San Antonio and known as the Mayor's
Cyber Cup; and
WHEREAS, CyberPatriot III is the premier high school
cyberdefense competition in the nation; it was created to inspire
high school students to take up careers in cybersecurity or in
the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics that are critical to our country's future; and
WHEREAS, As the winner of the regional competition, this
outstanding team has earned the right to compete at the national
championships later this year; and
WHEREAS, Team members Clint Sierra, Lawrence Roberts,
Mario Puente III, Jose Ricardo Banda, and Robert Flores, Jr., can
take great pride in the hard work and exemplary skills they
demonstrated in securing this impressive victory; and
WHEREAS, Clint Sierra is a junior at Warren High School,
where he maintains a grade point average of 92.4 and is taking
advanced placement courses; Lawrence Roberts is also a junior at
Warren High School, who plays French horn in the band and pursues
a long-standing interest in various computer applications; and
WHEREAS, Mario Puente III is a junior at Brennan High
School, who has also had an interest in computer technology for
many years; Jose Ricardo Banda, captain of the CyberPatriot team,
is a junior at Southwest High School and earned his A+
Certification as a computer technician while only a sophomore;
Robert Flores, Jr., is a junior at Judson High School, where he is
ranked in the top one percent of his class and is a member of the
Honor Society; and
WHEREAS, These young students have recognized the importance
of the growing field of cybersecurity and have taken the initiative
to pursue this vital area of study; they are truly deserving of
recognition for their commitment to furthering their education and
serving the public good; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend the CyberPatriot team from the Alamo
Colleges Information Technology and Security Academy on its
victory at the regional CyberPatriot III competition and extend
to its members best wishes for continued success in all their
future endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the team as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Van de Putte, Uresti,
Wentworth, Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 7, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate