TITLE: Congratulating Jonathan Ledesma on scoring the most goals at the scholastic soccer level.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Jonathan Ledesma on scoring the most goals at the scholastic soccer level.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Jonathan Ledesma of the Mineola High School boys' soccer team wrote his name into the history books with his exceptional performance during the 2024-2025 season; and WHEREAS, Showcasing a rare combination of speed and strength, Mr. Ledesma scored 51 goals over 19 games in his senior campaign, the most by any scholastic soccer player in Texas on the year; often facing double-team and even triple-team defenses from frustrated opponents, he worked himself into scoring position time and again, leading the Yellowjackets to the bi-district championship of the University Interscholastic League 4A playoffs; his 51 scores topped all classifications in the state and ranked third nationally, and his 2.7 goals per match easily eclipsed the national average of 0.5 in that category; he also recorded 17 assists; and WHEREAS, After starting for two years as a member of the Rockport-Fulton High School soccer squad, Mr. Ledesma transferred to Mineola for his junior season; the midfielder has committed to continue his athletic career at Nelson University in Waxahachie, with the ultimate goal of competing professionally in Major League Soccer; and WHEREAS, Through his skill, determination, and unwavering commitment to excellence, Jonathan Ledesma has become a source of great pride to his many supporters in the Mineola community, and he is indeed deserving of recognition for his accomplishments on the soccer field; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby congratulate Jonathan Ledesma on scoring the most goals at the scholastic soccer level in Texas for the 2024-2025 season 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 Mr. Ledesma as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Hughes President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on June 1, 2025.