SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 990
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the members of the B. L. Gray Junior High School chess
team for their recent achievements at the National Junior High
Chess Championships; and
WHEREAS, The National Junior High Chess Championships took
place April 24 through 26, 2015, in Louisville, Kentucky; skilled
players from across the nation took part in the prestigious
event; and
WHEREAS, The B. L. Gray Junior High School chess team
demonstrated great talent and perseverance throughout the school
year, and members earned a fifth-place ranking in the K-9 Under
1,250 division of the tournament; team members are Daniel Alfaro,
David Garza, Joseph Golez, Carson Griffith, Robert Gump, Eduardo
Heredia, Ethan Inocondo, David Johnson, Carlos Lopez, Angel
Morales, Juan Peña, Emiliano Perez, Caleb Utter, and Matthew
Vaughn; and
WHEREAS, Members of the B. L. Gray Junior High School chess
team have developed exceptional teamwork and discipline, and
they can take pride in their outstanding accomplishment; and
WHEREAS, B. L. Gray Junior High School, the Sharyland
Independent School District, and the City of Mission are proud of
these talented students for their hard work, their impressive
skills, and their fine sportsmanship; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby congratulate the members of the B. L. Gray
Junior High School chess team on placing fifth in the K-9 Under
1,250 division of the National Junior High Chess Championship
competition; 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.
Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 26, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate