H.R. No. 3116
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The talented cast and crew of the Hico High School
One-Act Play have advanced to the 2009 University Interscholastic
League Theatre/One-Act Play State Meet; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1927, the UIL's One-Act Play contest is
the largest high school play production competition in the world;
every year, more than 14,000 high school students in over 1,000
plays participate in 300 contests across the Lone Star State; and
WHEREAS, Competing in UIL division 2A, the creative and
energetic young people from Hico High School successfully performed
a drama, The Diviners, at the regional UIL competition at Tarleton
State University in Stephenville on April 24, 2009, earning the
right to compete in the state finals at Hogg Auditorium on the
campus of The University of Texas at Austin on May 27; this is the
first time the group has advanced to state in nearly 30 years; and
WHEREAS, In addition to the victory of the cast and crew
overall, actors Mitchell Gilpin and George Golightly were named to
the regional all-star cast, and Cory Needham received honorable
mention; Josh Johnson was named to the regional all-star crew; and
WHEREAS, The victorious cast and crew also includes Eric
Heinrichs, Michael Pennington, Alyssa Matthews, Emily Pope, Kevon
Mitchell, Sarah Lane, Lauren Bales, Taylor Cooper, Sierra Sklar,
Cassi Stegall, Morgan Oxley, Samantha Ballard, and Kelsan
Wolverton; the group's theater coach is Gary Brister; and
WHEREAS, The continuing richness and diversity of Texas
culture depends in large part upon the enthusiasm and commitment of
gifted young people, and the members of the Hico High School One-Act
Play have earned great distinction for themselves, their school,
and their community with their excellence in the dramatic arts;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Hico High School One-Act Play
cast, crew, and coach for advancing to the UIL state finals 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 group as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
King of Parker
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 3116 was adopted by the House on June
1, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House