SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 42
WHEREAS, Students from Mathis Intermediate School were
among the top winners at the Future Problem Solving Program
International Conference held in Amherst, Massachusetts, on June
11, 2023; and
WHEREAS, FPSPI is a renowned program dedicated to
fostering critical and creative thinking and problem-solving
skills in students worldwide; the team from Mathis Intermediate
secured third place in the junior division in the community
problem solving category for their Glorious Growth school
beautification project; and
WHEREAS, Supported by coaches Chad Koether and Jennifer
Crumly, the team benefited from the valuable contributions of
each of its members, including Jocelynn Cox, Evelyn Galvan,
Brendan Garcia, Aubrie Garza, Gavin Gonzales, Carlee Gonzalez,
Jace Harper, Aaron Hernandez, Avery Hernandez, Daniel Medrano,
Sophia Ramirez, Avri Rosenbaum, Micah Saenz, and
Elyanna Stewart; after consulting with Mathis Intermediate
principal Cindy Westbrook and assistant principal David Garcia,
the team organized a project to beautify the entrance of their
school; they then hosted fundraisers and helped to address campus
drainage issues and to install raised garden beds; and
WHEREAS, These bright young Texans have demonstrated
exceptional leadership, teamwork, and dedication through their
participation in Future Problem Solving Program International,
and they are a source of immense pride to their families, their
school, and their community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate the
students of Mathis Intermediate School on their outstanding
showing at the 2023 Future Problem Solving Program International
Conference and extend to them sincere best wishes for the future;
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.
LaMantia
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 27, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate