ENROLLED
2019 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 159
BY REPRESENTATIVE HORTON
A RESOLUTION
To commend the Bossier Parish Community College debate team for its national
championship.
WHEREAS, the Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) debate team completed
its season earning one hundred four awards and the title of International Public Debate
Association Season-Long Community College National Champions; at the national
championship tournament, the team earned eight more awards; and
WHEREAS, this marks the fourth national championship for the community
college's debate team, having previously won the title in 2011, 2012, and 2018; and
WHEREAS, Bobby Alexander, Magan Billups, Grant Coleman, Skylar Davis, Alex
Gibson, Sydney Green, Keithen Lewis, Hannah Morris, Dena O'Banion, Kobie Temple,
Genna Weilmuenster, and Karius White of the BPCC debate team performed admirably
throughout the 2018-2019 season; and
WHEREAS, at the national championship tournament, Preston Langley earned first
place, Dena O'Banion earned second place, and Hannah Morris tied for third place; and
WHEREAS, the team's success would not have been possible without the dedication
and leadership of coaches Bob Alexander and Preston Langley; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting to commend the BPCC debate team for its outstanding
accomplishments over the course of the 2018-2019 season.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend the Bossier Parish Community College
debate team for its national championship, does hereby commend every team member for
rising to the challenge of the high standards expected of them at national competition, and
does hereby wish every student and coach involved with the debate team every measure of
success and happiness in the years to come.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to Bob
Alexander.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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