H.R. No. 2694
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Community Problem Solvers from Frank Seale and
Walnut Grove Middle Schools in Midlothian have been named Texas
Grand Champion for the 2008-2009 school year; and
WHEREAS, The Future Problem Solving Program International
encourages creativity and critical thinking through competitions
in which students propose solutions to various social problems;
more than 250,000 students from the United States, Canada,
Australia, Hong Kong, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, and Russia
compete in the program every year; and
WHEREAS, Topics for each competition are researched in
advance, and the winning team from Midlothian prepared for this
year's state event by developing Project P.L.A.Y., or Playgrounds
Linking a Community of Young People; the group raised more than
$22,000 to modify Hawkins Spring Park Playground in an effort to
make it accessible to children of all abilities; and
WHEREAS, The victory at the state event qualifies the team to
compete at the international competition in Lansing, Michigan, in
May; ably directed by coach Christina McDaniel, members include
Logan Coomes, Kyle Flaherty, Jake Goh, Brian Hammer, Stephanie
Hampton, Isiah Mullen, Brandon North, Tucker Sears, Lorena Vitela,
and Cole Wince; and
WHEREAS, These bright and committed young people represent
the best of the Lone Star State, and their first-place win is a
testament to the energy, engagement, and teamwork they demonstrated
in addressing an important issue affecting their community; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Community Problem Solvers from
Frank Seale and Walnut Grove Middle Schools in Midlothian on
earning the title of 2008-2009 Texas Grand Champion and extend to
them sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Pitts
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2694 was adopted by the House on May
31, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House