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 | ||
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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. | ||
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Chief Clerk of the House | ||