Senate Resolution No. 20 honors Mari Santos for being named the 2025 Class 5A Dean Weese Outstanding Coach, a prestigious award presented by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches. This recognition highlights her exceptional leadership and commitment to her student-athletes as the head coach of the Alice High School Lady Coyotes basketball team. Under her guidance, the team successfully reached the 2024-2025 University Interscholastic League Class 5A playoffs, showcasing her dedication and skill in coaching.

The resolution commends Coach Santos for her sincere investment in the well-being of her students, serving as a trusted mentor and role model who fosters confidence and success in the young women she coaches. Her achievements not only bring pride to her colleagues and the Coastal Bend community but also reflect the highest ideals of Texas high school coaching. The Texas Senate expresses its esteem for her contributions to Alice High School and Texas athletics by adopting this resolution and preparing a copy for her.