H.R. No. 1689
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A team of students from Dulles High School in Sugar
Land won second place at the National Science Bowl in Washington,
D.C., April 25 to 29, 2019; and
WHEREAS, The National Science Bowl is a nationwide academic
competition that tests students' knowledge in all areas of science
and mathematics; middle and high school student teams from diverse
backgrounds are composed of four students, one alternate, and a
teacher who serves as an advisor and coach; these teams face off in
a fast-paced question-and-answer format, being tested on a range of
disciplines including biology, chemistry, Earth science, physics,
energy, and math; and
WHEREAS, Competing against 64 teams from across the country,
the Dulles students took home the silver, making them the
highest-performing team to ever come out of the Lone Star State; as
a reward for their impressive achievement, the group from Dulles
High received a $1,000 cash prize and a five-day trip to Alaska; and
WHEREAS, These outstanding young Texans have demonstrated
great skill, knowledge, and dedication, and with their fine showing
during the National Science Bowl, they have brought tremendous
pride to their school and community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the team from Dulles High School on
placing second at the 2019 National Science Bowl and extend to the
winning students and staff sincere best wishes for the future; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Reynolds
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1689 was adopted by the House on May
24, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House