TITLE: Congratulating the students from House District 19 who competed at the 2017 UIL Academic State Meet.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the students from House District 19 who competed at the 2017 UIL Academic State Meet.

FULL TEXT:
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 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. Chief Clerk of the House