85S12445 JCD-D
By: Lucio III H.R. No. 235
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Michael Casas of Harlingen participated in the 2017
Pan-American Youth Championships chess tournament, held June 30
through July 7 in San José, Costa Rica; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Casas faced off against other top players from
countries around the world and ranked third among his fellow
American challengers; and
WHEREAS, This accomplished young Texan is a student at Sam
Houston Elementary School, where he is a member of the chess team,
and he was named the cochampion of his age division at the Texas
Chess Association 2017 South Texas State Scholastic Championships;
and
WHEREAS, Michael Casas has demonstrated the skill and acuity
necessary to compete on an international stage, and in so doing, he
has brought great pride to his family, his community, and the Lone
Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Michael Casas
for his participation in the 2017 Pan-American Youth Championships
chess tournament and extend to him sincere best wishes for
continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Michael Casas as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.