H.R. No. 925
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The University of Texas at Dallas moot court team
achieved great distinction with its second-place finish at the
American Moot Court Association National Tournament, held on
January 14 and 15, 2023, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, The AMCA National Tournament is an intercollegiate
moot court competition that simulates appellate oral arguments
before the U.S. Supreme Court, with teams of two undergraduate
students arguing various points of view on hypothetical cases; and
WHEREAS, Serving on the UT Dallas team were Olivia Cooper and
Paulina Hruskoci, both seniors in the School of Economic, Political
and Policy Sciences; competing against 80 teams from across the
nation, the duo prepared an overview of their constitutional law
issue and defended their stance to a panel of judges, and throughout
their arguments, they demonstrated quick thinking, strong public
speaking skills, and an impressive proficiency with the assigned
cases; and
WHEREAS, Coached by Dr. Barbara Kirby and Jody Joiner, the UT
Dallas moot court team prepared diligently for the competition,
researching, reading, and briefing a number of cases; the
second-place finish is the best in the program's history and has
provided the university with national recognition; and
WHEREAS, The exceptional performance of the UT Dallas moot
court team reflects its members' skill, dedication, and commitment
to excellence, and all those associated with the team may take
justifiable pride in this outstanding accomplishment; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate The University of Texas at Dallas
moot court team on finishing in second place at the American Moot
Court Association National Tournament and extend to its members
sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Plesa
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 925 was adopted by the House on April
14, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House