H.R. No. 2648
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Students from numerous schools in House District 19
demonstrated their abilities at the 2017 University
Interscholastic League Academic State Meet, making a fine showing
in the 1A through 4A conferences; and
WHEREAS, In the 1A computer science contest, Alex Owens
represented Spurger High School, and he turned in a valiant effort
to finish in 17th place; and
WHEREAS, The 2A competitors from West Hardin High School
excelled in numerous events; Josiah Atkinson claimed gold medals in
the persuasive speaking, Lincoln-Douglas debate, and congress
categories, and bronze medals were earned by fellow Oilers Jacob
Battenfield in prose interpretation and by Brett May, who took
third place in both the congress and informative speaking contests;
furthermore, the school's speech team secured a first-place finish
with its outstanding group performance; and
WHEREAS, Also taking part in Class 2A, Andrew Harmon of
Colmesneil High School received a bronze medal in Lincoln-Douglas
debate, and the Colmesneil speech team placed 11th; and
WHEREAS, Woodville High School's participation in the 3A
competition was highlighted by the theatrical design team's
second-place finish; in addition, the theater ensemble placed
ninth, and Kaylee Allen scored in the top 25 in the science event;
and
WHEREAS, In 4A headline writing, Allan Pulliam of Jasper High
School earned sixth place, and the school's journalism team tied
for 17th; Ben Stone of Hardin-Jefferson High School demonstrated
his abilities in the 4A science contest, finishing eighth; and
WHEREAS, These talented young Texans have demonstrated
notable skill and dedication, and they may take justifiable pride
in participating in this premier scholastic showcase; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the students from House District 19
who competed in the 2017 UIL Academic State Meet and extend to them
sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the students as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
White
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2648 was adopted by the House on May
28, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House