SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) Srftntl' OF THE PHILIPPINES ) t~(flt:r: (If t~Il.~frn}llJf\j First Regular Session ) SENATE '13 SEP 25 P1 :15 P.S. Res. No. 269 '_d,"'" by $.,_ Man"'" "Lito" M. Lap'd Rge En gil "). t RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING AND COMMENDING DENNIS ORCOLLO AND LEE VANN CORTEZA FOR WINNING THE WORLD CUP OF POOL TITLE ON 23 SEPTEMBER 2013 AT THE YORK HALL IN LONDON, ENGLAND. WHEREAS, the Philippine Senate has, on several occasions, paid tribute to outstanding Filipinos for their astonishing feats that have brought home pride and glory to the country, such as becoming champions in international sporting competitions; WHEREAS, Filipino pool artists Dennis OrcoUo and lee Vann Corteza made the country proud when they emerged victorious in the 2013 World Cup of Pool on 23 September 2013 at the York Hall in london, England, which was attended by 64 competitors divided into 32 teams representing 31 nations; WHEREAS, the World Cup of Pool, a gathering of some of the most decorated stars of the pool firmament, is pool's most prestigious team competition; WHEREAS, by winning this international tournament, Dennis OrcoHo and lee Vann Corteza have made our country proud and have shown to the world the spirit of Filipino competitiveness and excellence; WHEREAS, this outstanding performance· by· our Filipino cue artists deserves to be commended for the honor and recognition they have brought to our country. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as it is hereby resolved by the Senate, to congratulate and commend Dennis Orcollo and lee Vann Corteza for winning the World Cup of Pool title on 23 September 2013 at the York Hall in london, England. Adopted, C;;::><\' MANUEL ~'LlTO" Senator .