SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 804
	WHEREAS, The students of Chavez High School in Houston have
	earned the exceptional distinction of winning the 2014-2015
	Vocabulary Bowl; and
	WHEREAS, Sponsored by Vocabulary.com, the inaugural
	Vocabulary Bowl began on September 1, 2014, and ran through April
	30, 2015; more than 170,000 students from over 13,000 schools
	across the United States and Canada competed to see which school
	could master the most words; and
	WHEREAS, With an enrollment of more than 3,000 in grades 9
	through 12, Chavez High School, in the Houston Independent School
	District, is home to many students who speak English as a second
	language; by taking on the challenge of the Vocabulary Bowl,
	these fine young Texans greatly expanded their lexicon, and their
	determination led them to dominate the contest from November
	onward, as they captured monthly championships at the state and
	North American levels; Chavez students earned first place
	overall by mastering an impressive 303,387 words, besting the
	runner-up by more than 90,000; for their efforts, the school will
	receive a championship trophy, and the top students will be
	honored with medals at a special ceremony; and
	WHEREAS, Through their participation in the Vocabulary
	Bowl, Chavez High School students have shown great initiative and
	ability, and they may indeed look forward to a future bright with
	promise; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
	Legislature, hereby congratulate the students of Chavez High
	School on winning the 2014-2015 Vocabulary Bowl and extend to
	them sincere best wishes for continued success; 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.
	Garcia
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on May 13, 2015.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate