SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 804
WHEREAS, The students of Chavez High School in Houston have
earned the exceptional distinction of winning the 2014-2015
Vocabulary Bowl; and
WHEREAS, Sponsored by Vocabulary.com, the inaugural
Vocabulary Bowl began on September 1, 2014, and ran through April
30, 2015; more than 170,000 students from over 13,000 schools
across the United States and Canada competed to see which school
could master the most words; and
WHEREAS, With an enrollment of more than 3,000 in grades 9
through 12, Chavez High School, in the Houston Independent School
District, is home to many students who speak English as a second
language; by taking on the challenge of the Vocabulary Bowl,
these fine young Texans greatly expanded their lexicon, and their
determination led them to dominate the contest from November
onward, as they captured monthly championships at the state and
North American levels; Chavez students earned first place
overall by mastering an impressive 303,387 words, besting the
runner-up by more than 90,000; for their efforts, the school will
receive a championship trophy, and the top students will be
honored with medals at a special ceremony; and
WHEREAS, Through their participation in the Vocabulary
Bowl, Chavez High School students have shown great initiative and
ability, and they may indeed look forward to a future bright with
promise; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby congratulate the students of Chavez High
School on winning the 2014-2015 Vocabulary Bowl and extend to
them sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for the students as an expression of high regard from
the Texas Senate.
Garcia
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 13, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate