H.R. No. 1232
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The National Christian Forensics and Communications
Association gives homeschooled high school students an opportunity
to participate in speech and debate competitions while learning to
communicate more effectively; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 2001, the NCFCA is the oldest and most
established homeschool forensics league in the country; the
organization is dedicated to the belief that formal speech and
debate can provide a means for students to exercise analytical and
oratorical skills, which will serve them well in addressing life
issues from a biblical worldview; and
WHEREAS, The NCFCA organizes qualifying tournaments
throughout the United States, culminating in an annual national
championship; the Region IV Speech and Debate tournament took place
in Texas House of Representatives District 102 from February 28
through March 2, 2013; and
WHEREAS, By encouraging young people to develop their powers
of persuasion and deepen their appreciation for logic and rhetoric,
the National Christian Forensics and Communications Association is
helping to bring about a brighter future for many young Texans; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby honor the National Christian Forensics and
Communications Association for working to promote academic
excellence and extend to all those involved with NCFCA sincere best
wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the association as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Carter
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1232 was adopted by the House on April
17, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House