H.R. No. 218
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Crosby High School team of Jacob Gonzales and
Ashley Lance won the 4A title at the 2013 University
Interscholastic League Cross-Examination Debate State Meet, which
took place March 11 through 16 in Austin; and
WHEREAS, Facing the top competitors in Texas, Mr. Gonzales
and Ms. Lance advanced through the preliminary and elimination
rounds without losing a single match; in the championship final
against the team from the Liberal Arts and Science Academy of
Austin, the duo turned in another impressive performance to claim a
3-0 victory and the state crown; the win was especially satisfying
because these two dedicated students had finished in second place
at the 2012 state meet; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gonzales and Ms. Lance benefited from the able
guidance of head coach Jason Courville and assistant coach Stephen
Garrett, and the team's outstanding showing furthered the school's
tradition of excellence in debate competition; this marks the third
time in a dozen years that Crosby High students have won the
cross-examination state title, and contestants from the school have
advanced to the National Forensic League national tournament during
seven of the past eight years; and
WHEREAS, Through hard work and exceptional skill in the art
of debate and public speaking, Jacob Gonzales and Ashley Lance have
brought great distinction to themselves and to their school, and
they may reflect with pride on their notable achievement; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Jacob
Gonzales and Ashley Lance on winning the 4A championship at the 2013
UIL Cross-Examination Debate State Meet and extend to them sincere
best wishes for continued success and a bright future; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Gonzales and Ms. Lance as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Huberty
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 218 was adopted by the House on June
25, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House