H.R. No. 1683
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Christian Lewis and Brett May of West Hardin High
School in Saratoga became a source of pride for their school and
community with their performance at the University Interscholastic
League 2A Cross-Examination Debate State Meet held on March 16 and
17, 2015, at The University of Texas at Austin; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Lewis and Mr. May eclipsed their opponents in
district cross-examination debates to qualify for the state
tournament; there, the partners debated the resolution "The United
States federal government should substantially increase its
non-military exploration and/or development of the Earth's oceans"
and made an impressive showing by advancing to the octafinals; and
WHEREAS, These 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 West Hardin High
School; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Christian Lewis and Brett May on
their performance at the UIL 2A 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 official copies of this resolution be prepared
for Mr. Lewis and Mr. May as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
White of Tyler
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1683 was adopted by the House on April
23, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House