Bill Text: TX HR88 | 2023 | 88th Legislature 4th Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commemorating the 12th annual Austin Capitol Congressional Debate Tournament.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-12-05 - Reported enrolled [HR88 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-HR88-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 88 | ||
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| WHEREAS, The 12th annual Austin Capitol Congressional Debate | ||
| Tournament is taking place at the State Capitol on November 30, | ||
| 2023; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Sponsored by State Representative Rafael Anchía, | ||
| the tournament provides more than 200 high school students from | ||
| across Texas with the opportunity to showcase their public speaking | ||
| and debate skills; participants are divided into three sections, | ||
| novice, house, and senate, and they assume the role of lawmakers | ||
| while debating mock legislation written by fellow students; each | ||
| finalist will receive a medal, and the top competitors will be | ||
| awarded gavels; and | ||
| WHEREAS, This year's tournament has benefited from the able | ||
| leadership of its directors, Donna Szumila of THEO Christian | ||
| Solution, Inc., and Brian Alford of A&M Consolidated High School, | ||
| as well as its liaisons, Gus A. and Amelia S. Perez; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The Austin Capitol Congressional Debate Tournament | ||
| is equipping young Texans with valuable skills and experiences | ||
| while helping to prepare the next generation of leaders, and it is a | ||
| pleasure to join in recognizing all those involved in this | ||
| noteworthy competition; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas | ||
| Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commemorate the 12th annual | ||
| Austin Capitol Congressional Debate Tournament and extend to the | ||
| organizers and participants sincere best wishes for a successful | ||
| and memorable event. | ||
| Anchía | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 88 was adopted by the House on | ||
| December 5, 2023, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
