H.R. No. 1836
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The chess team of Berta Cabaza Middle School in the
San Benito Consolidated Independent School District enjoyed an
exceptional 2022-2023 season; and
WHEREAS, Among its many accomplishments, the team finished in
third place at the Texas Chess Association Region VIII Chess
Championships, which were held in Harlingen on February 4 and 5; the
group went on to compete in the K-8 Under 1100 category at the
United States Chess Federation 2023 National Middle School
Championship in Round Rock in April, finishing in 10th place among
some of the top student chess teams in the country; and
WHEREAS, The Berta Cabaza Middle School chess team received
valuable contributions from each of its members, including
Sebastian Saldivar, Nathan Rada, Jedrin Arroyo-Baez, Damion
Campos, Jacob Montoya, and Christian Gomez, who further
distinguished himself by placing sixth in the K-8 Under 1700
division; these accomplished players benefited from the leadership
and support of chess instructor Erick Guevara and sponsor Albert
Sanchez; and
WHEREAS, Through the skill, hard work, and unwavering
determination of its members, the Berta Cabaza Middle School chess
program has established itself as one of the most successful in the
Lone Star State, and all those associated with the team are to be
commended for their achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Berta Cabaza Middle School
chess team on a successful 2022-2023 season and extend to its
players sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Lopez of Cameron
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1836 was adopted by the House on May
17, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House