82S10395 CBE-D
By: Workman H.R. No. 70
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Lake Travis High School earned the sweepstakes award
in speech at the 2011 University Interscholastic League Conference
4A State Academics Spring Meet; and
WHEREAS, The most comprehensive literary and academic
competition in the nation, this annual event includes a variety of
contests that complement the academic curriculum and motivate
students to acquire higher levels of knowledge, confront issues of
importance, and think critically; and
WHEREAS, Thousands of students from across the state
participate each year in the speech competition, which includes two
debate contests, two public speaking contests, and two oral
performance contests; and
WHEREAS, With the guidance and encouragement of speech
teacher Barbara Ixba, the LTHS speech team made an outstanding
showing, with Neal White and Will Hoenig taking first place in
informative speaking and persuasive speaking, respectively, and
Alex Pustelnyk earning sixth place in persuasive speaking; and
WHEREAS, Demonstrating hard work, dedication, and enthusiasm
for learning, the Lake Travis High School speech team is a source of
pride to its school and community, and it is indeed a pleasure to
honor the team for a job well done; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Lake Travis
High School on its receipt of the sweepstakes award in speech at the
2011 UIL Conference 4A State Academics Spring Meet and extend to all
those involved with the LTHS speech team sincere best wishes for
continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Lake Travis High School as an expression of high regard
by the Texas House of Representatives.