2025S0477-1 08/13/25     By: Hinojosa of Hidalgo S.R. No. 20       SENATE RESOLUTION          WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to   recognize Mari Santos, who has been honored as the 2025 Class 5A   Dean Weese Outstanding Coach; and          WHEREAS, One of the most prestigious honors in Texas high   school basketball, this annual award is presented by the Texas   Association of Basketball Coaches to recognize coaches who go   above and beyond in their leadership and commitment to student   athletes; and          WHEREAS, Mari Santos leads Alice High School's Lady   Coyotes basketball team with exceptional skill and dedication,   and under her guidance, the team persevered to reach the   2024-2025 University Interscholastic League Class 5A playoffs;   and          WHEREAS, Admired for her sincere investment in the   well-being of her students and athletes, Coach Santos is a   trusted mentor and role model and has imparted wisdom and   guidance that fosters confidence and success in every facet of   life for the young women she coaches; and          WHEREAS, Mari Santos represents the highest ideals of a   Texas high school coach; her selection as a recipient of a Dean   Weese Outstanding Coach award and her notable achievements are a   source of pride to her colleagues, the Coastal Bend community,   and the Lone Star State, and it is truly fitting that she receive   recognition on her exemplary contributions to Alice High School   and Texas athletics; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Mari Santos on   her distinguished coaching career and extend to her   congratulations on being named the 2025 Class 5A Dean Weese   Outstanding Coach; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for   her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.