TITLE: Congratulating the science bowl team from Ascension Academy in Amarillo for its performance in the 2019 National Science Bowl.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the science bowl team from Ascension Academy in Amarillo for its performance in the 2019 National Science Bowl.

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WHEREAS, Students from Ascension Academy in Amarillo made an outstanding showing at the 2019 National Science Bowl, which took place from April 25 to 29 in Washington, D.C.; and WHEREAS, Established by the U.S. Department of Energy, the National Science Bowl is one of the nation's largest science competitions, with more than 300,000 students having participated in the program since its inception in 1991; this year, the Ascension Academy squad competed against 47 other middle school teams from across the country, answering questions that required knowledge in a range of disciplines, such as biology, chemistry, physics, earth and space science, energy, and mathematics; and WHEREAS, The Cardinals qualified to represent the Lone Star State in this prestigious event through their exceptional performance in the Pantex Regional Science Bowl, held at West Texas A&M University on February 9; the team claimed an undefeated victory over 28 other middle schools in the Panhandle to earn a spot on the national stage; and WHEREAS, Members of the Ascension Academy science bowl team include Mehtan Rahman, Nathan Leech, Keltan Norris, Jeff Zheng, and Eli Bridges, each of whom made valuable contributions over the course of the school year; these accomplished students benefited from the guidance of coaches Marylin Winders and Samantha Usnick; and WHEREAS, By demonstrating admirable dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence, these fine young Texans have brought great pride to their school, families, and community, and they are indeed worthy of special recognition; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Ascension Academy science bowl team on its performance in the 2019 National Science Bowl 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. Price Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1895 was adopted by the House on May 24, 2019, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House