Bill Text: TX HCR13 | 2023 | 88th Legislature 4th Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Congratulating Jesse Benavidez on his induction into the Midland ISD Hall of Legends.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-12-18 - Signed by the Governor [HCR13 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-HCR13-Enrolled.html
| H.C.R. No. 13 | ||
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| WHEREAS, In recognition of his notable contributions to area | ||
| athletics, Jesse Benavidez was inducted into the Midland | ||
| Independent School District Hall of Legends on October 27, 2023; | ||
| and | ||
| WHEREAS, Every other year, the Hall of Legends recognizes a | ||
| new class of inductees, honoring exceptional athletes, teams, and | ||
| coaches, as well as prominent supporters of the district's sports | ||
| programs; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Jesse Benavidez enjoyed an exemplary career with | ||
| Midland ISD that spanned more than three decades; he began coaching | ||
| in 1974 at Lee Freshman High School and later became an assistant | ||
| football and baseball coach at Lee High School; in 1990, he took the | ||
| reins of the Rebel baseball program as head coach, and over the next | ||
| 17 years, he built a remarkable record of success; under his | ||
| direction, Lee compiled a total of 36 district, bi-district, area, | ||
| and regional quarterfinal championships and advanced to the 2007 | ||
| state tournament in his final season before retiring; this | ||
| respected mentor was a 10-time district Coach of the Year, and he | ||
| compiled an outstanding ledger of 365 wins, 176 losses, and 3 ties; | ||
| and | ||
| WHEREAS, A talented baseball player in his own right, Coach | ||
| Benavidez was a two-time collegiate All-American at Lubbock | ||
| Christian University; he was inducted into the LCU Hall of Honor in | ||
| 1989 and was chosen as the centerfielder for the university's 1970s | ||
| All-Decade Team; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Through his dedicated efforts, Jesse Benavidez has | ||
| furthered the proud tradition of athletic excellence and | ||
| participation that has long been a hallmark of Midland ISD, and he | ||
| is indeed deserving of this prestigious honor; now, therefore, be | ||
| it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas, | ||
| 4th Called Session, hereby congratulate Jesse Benavidez on his | ||
| induction into the Midland ISD Hall of Legends and extend to him | ||
| sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
| prepared for Coach Benavidez as an expression of high regard by the | ||
| Texas House of Representatives and Senate. | ||
| Craddick | ||
| ______________________________ | ______________________________ | |
| President of the Senate | Speaker of the House | |
| I certify that H.C.R. No. 13 was adopted by the House on | ||
| November 17, 2023, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
| I certify that H.C.R. No. 13 was adopted by the Senate on | ||
| November 30, 2023, by a viva-voce vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| APPROVED: __________________ | ||
| Date | ||
| __________________ | ||
| Governor | ||
