H.R. No. 79
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, James Bounds of Lake Travis High School earned the
top score on the physics portion of the science contest 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 also motivate
students to acquire higher levels of knowledge, confront issues of
importance, and think critically; and
WHEREAS, The science contest consists of a two-hour objective
test with 60 questions, 20 each from biology, chemistry, and
physics, and challenges high school students to do a wide range of
reading in each field, as well as to gain an understanding of the
significance of experiments and to be alert to new scientific
discoveries; and
WHEREAS, With the guidance and encouragement of LTHS science
teacher Archie McHarg, Mr. Bounds distinguished himself as one of
the best physics students in the state, and he may indeed take pride
in his achievement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate James Bounds
on earning the top score on the physics portion of the science
contest at the 2011 UIL Conference 4A State Academics Spring Meet
and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Bounds as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Workman
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 79 was adopted by the House on June
28, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House