SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 399
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in
recognizing Athens High School debaters Russell Frautschi and
Katie Stark; and
WHEREAS, Russell Frautschi and Katie Stark are Athens High
School juniors who have won the right to advance to the state
University Interscholastic League debate competition; the event
takes place March 15 through 17, 2009, in Austin; and
WHEREAS, Respected for its sound academic curriculum and
the superior educational environment it offers its students,
Athens High School has had debaters advance to the state
competition four out of the last five years; and
WHEREAS, Russell and Katie became partners two years ago,
when they were freshmen; the two work well together, and each is a
source of support to the other; they compete as a cross
examination debate team; and
WHEREAS, Exemplary students, Russell and Katie are
talented and industrious and strive for excellence in their
endeavors, and their debating skills and success bring pride to
their coach, Myrna Bass, and their fellow students at Athens High
School; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend Russell Frautschi and Katie Stark on
earning a place as cross examination debaters in the state
University Interscholastic League debate competition and extend
to them best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
them as an expression of regard from the Texas Senate.
Nichols
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 10, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate