TITLE: Congratulating the chess team of Berta Cabaza Middle School in San Benito CISD on its successful 2022-2023 season.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the chess team of Berta Cabaza Middle School in San Benito CISD on its successful 2022-2023 season.

FULL TEXT:
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 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. Chief Clerk of the House