82R26906 BPG-D
By: Perry H.R. No. 1780
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of the Seminole High School academic team
have achieved an impressive record of success in University
Interscholastic League competition in 2011, and their visit to the
State Capitol on May 10, 2011, presents an ideal opportunity to
recognize them; and
WHEREAS, The most comprehensive literary and academic
competition in the nation, the UIL Academic State Meet includes 23
high school events; these contests complement the academic
curriculum, motivating students to acquire higher levels of
knowledge, confront issues of importance, and think critically; and
WHEREAS, Competing in UIL District 4, Class 3A, the Seminole
speech and journalism teams took first place at the regional meet on
April 16, 2011, and the Seminole team took second place overall with
160 points, earning the right to compete in the state finals; and
WHEREAS, Individual state qualifiers include junior Haylee
Dodson, first in informative speaking, senior Katie Garcia, first
in news writing, senior Reed Chappell, second in persuasive
speaking, junior Brooklynn James, second in poetry interpretation,
junior Jasmine Torres, third in poetry interpretation, and senior
Savanna Winn, third in prose interpretation; senior Nate Maxwell
and junior Angela Sims were named to the UIL All-State Honor Crew;
the team also earned points through the valuable contributions of
Ms. Garcia, editorial writing and feature writing, senior Jennifer
Hughes, news writing, junior Tanner Moore, prose, and Ms. Sims,
prose; and
WHEREAS, These exceptional students benefited from the
guidance and encouragement of Danny Stottlemyre and Carol Ann
Moose, their speech coaches, and Susan Williamson, their journalism
advisor; and
WHEREAS, Through their hard work and commitment to
excellence, the members of the academic team have reached the top
level of UIL competition, and their accomplishments are a source of
pride to their school and community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Seminole High School academic
team for their achievements in 2011 UIL competition 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.