H.R. No. 2557
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Glen Rose High School students Nathan Burroughs and
Christine Sheets became a source of pride for their school and
community with their performance at the University Interscholastic
League Cross-Examination Debate State Meet held on March 11 and 12,
2013, at The University of Texas at Austin; and
WHEREAS, Under the leadership of coach Marsha Wiseman,
Mr. Burroughs, a junior, and Ms. Sheets, a senior, earned their
place at the state meet with a second-place finish at the District
7-3A UIL Cross-Examination Debate Tournament, which took place on
February 6, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of the year, Mr. Burroughs and
Ms. Sheets debated the resolution: "The United States federal
government should substantially increase its transportation
infrastructure investment in the United States"; at the state meet,
the team advanced through the preliminary rounds, reaching the
octofinals; and
WHEREAS, These two outstanding young Texans have
demonstrated tremendous skill in the art of debate and public
speaking, and through their talent and commitment to excellence,
they have brought great distinction to themselves and to Glen Rose
High School; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Nathan Burroughs and Christine
Sheets on their performance at the UIL Cross-Examination Debate
State Tournament and extend to them sincere best wishes for
continued success and a bright future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
for Mr. Burroughs and Ms. Sheets as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Sheffield of Coryell
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2557 was adopted by the House on May
24, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House