SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 805
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Lupe "Chipper" Zamora for his many contributions to
athletics in the Rio Grande Valley; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Zamora served for many years as athletic
director for the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School
District; and
WHEREAS, Prior to his tenure in that position in Harlingen,
he enjoyed great success as a football coach and athletic
director in Mercedes and Los Fresnos; in 1973, he led the
Mercedes High School football team to its first conference
championship in 15 years, and under his leadership as athletic
director, the school won multiple district championships in
baseball and tennis; and
WHEREAS, He is a graduate of Pan American University, where
he was a member of the baseball team; he went on to earn a
master's degree from Sam Houston State University before
beginning his high school coaching career in Edinburg; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary coach and educator, he has had a
positive impact on the lives of countless young athletes, and it
is truly fitting that he receive special recognition; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend Lupe "Chipper" Zamora on his many
achievements as a coach and athletic director and extend to him
best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 22, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate