H.R. No. 1781
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The actors and technical crew from Plains High
School were selected to advance to the University Interscholastic
League One-Act Play State Meet as a result of their outstanding
performance at the regional competition on April 16, 2011; and
WHEREAS, The group's presentation of scenes from Biedermann
and the Firebugs was praised for its "clarity of language" by judge
Bob Singleton, who also complimented the visual imagery in the
production and commended the actors for making interesting
discoveries within the play; and
WHEREAS, Guided by advisors Lou Lindsey, Jena Jones, and John
Harris, the Plains cast includes Dray DeBusk, Stephanie Addison,
Taylor Fitzgerald, Merrit Crump, Jaxon Bean, Josh Brock, Autumn
Friesen, Parker Baum, Jose Corrales, Salvador Corrales, Justin
Esch, Colby Bearden, Roberto Reyna, Matthew Ramos, and Jasmine
Rivera; the alternates are Whitney Davis, Taylor Michaleson,
Johnathan Davis, and Katie Dearing; and
WHEREAS, Several Plains High actors were recognized for their
excellent performances; Ms. Addison was selected as best actress
and Mr. DeBusk as best actor, while Ms. Fitzgerald, Mr. Crump, and
Mr. Bean were named to the all-star cast; in addition, the technical
team of Dylan DeBusk, Hunter Welch, Zack Wilkins, Jaston Brink, and
Jacob Neufeld was honored for its outstanding contributions; and
WHEREAS, Qualifying for the state meet is a rare
accomplishment that is the culmination of countless hours of hard
work and an enduring commitment to excellence, and these talented
young Texans may take justifiable pride in their performance; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the actors and crew from Plains
High School on their triumph in the regional round of the UIL
One-Act Play Contest 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 students as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Perry
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1781 was adopted by the House on May
19, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House