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WHEREAS, The 12th annual Austin Capitol Congressional Debate |
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Tournament is taking place at the State Capitol on November 30, |
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2023; and |
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WHEREAS, Sponsored by State Representative Rafael Anchía, |
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the tournament provides more than 200 high school students from |
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across Texas with the opportunity to showcase their public speaking |
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and debate skills; participants are divided into three sections, |
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novice, house, and senate, and they assume the role of lawmakers |
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while debating mock legislation written by fellow students; each |
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finalist will receive a medal, and the top competitors will be |
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awarded gavels; and |
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WHEREAS, This year's tournament has benefited from the able |
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leadership of its directors, Donna Szumila of THEO Christian |
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Solution, Inc., and Brian Alford of A&M Consolidated High School, |
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as well as its liaisons, Gus A. and Amelia S. Perez; and |
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WHEREAS, The Austin Capitol Congressional Debate Tournament |
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is equipping young Texans with valuable skills and experiences |
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while helping to prepare the next generation of leaders, and it is a |
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pleasure to join in recognizing all those involved in this |
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noteworthy competition; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commemorate the 12th annual |
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Austin Capitol Congressional Debate Tournament and extend to the |
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organizers and participants sincere best wishes for a successful |
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and memorable event. |