TITLE: Congratulating Christian Lewis and Brett May of West Hardin High School in Saratoga on their performance in the UIL 2015 Cross-Examination Debate State Meet.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Christian Lewis and Brett May of West Hardin High School in Saratoga on their performance in the UIL 2015 Cross-Examination Debate State Meet.

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WHEREAS, Christian Lewis and Brett May of West Hardin High School in Saratoga became a source of pride for their school and community with their performance at the University Interscholastic League 2A Cross-Examination Debate State Meet held on March 16 and 17, 2015, at The University of Texas at Austin; and WHEREAS, Mr. Lewis and Mr. May eclipsed their opponents in district cross-examination debates to qualify for the state tournament; there, the partners debated the resolution "The United States federal government should substantially increase its non-military exploration and/or development of the Earth's oceans" and made an impressive showing by advancing to the octafinals; and WHEREAS, These outstanding young Texans have demonstrated tremendous skill in the art of debate and public speaking, and through their talent and commitment to excellence, they have brought great distinction to themselves and to West Hardin High School; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Christian Lewis and Brett May on their performance at the UIL 2A Cross-Examination Debate State Meet and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success and a bright future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Lewis and Mr. May as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. White of Tyler Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1683 was adopted by the House on April 23, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House