TITLE: Congratulating Braden Robinson and Easton Cox of Lorena ISD on advancing to the Texas History Day statewide competition.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Braden Robinson and Easton Cox of Lorena ISD on advancing to the Texas History Day statewide competition.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Braden Robinson and Easton Cox of the Lorena Independent School District excelled at the Heart of Texas Regional History Fair in February 2015, earning the right to participate in the Texas History Day statewide contest; and WHEREAS, After working for the better part of a year on a historical project of their choosing, this talented pair of eighth-graders faced off against some of the brightest minds from around Central Texas on the campus of Baylor University; and WHEREAS, Mr. Robinson took home first-place honors in the historical paper division, and Mr. Cox was recognized as the runner-up in the individual exhibit category; with their exemplary performances, they qualified for the state-level Texas History Day contest to be held May 2 in Austin; and WHEREAS, In attaining this notable accomplishment, these capable young Texans have demonstrated great initiative and ability, and they may indeed look forward to a future bright with promise; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Braden Robinson and Easton Cox on their achievements in Texas History Day competition and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared for the students as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Anderson of McLennan Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1943 was adopted by the House on May 21, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House