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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The members of the Panhandle High School debate team |
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distinguished themselves through their participation in the 2022 |
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University Interscholastic League Cross-Examination Debate State |
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Meet; and |
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WHEREAS, One of the largest tournaments of its kind in the |
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nation, the Cross-Examination Debate State Meet traces its origins |
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date back to 1910, when a small group of debate coaches met in |
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Abilene to establish an interscholastic forensic program; debate is |
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UIL's longest-running contest, and the cross-examination |
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competition has helped countless students develop their skills in |
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public speaking; and |
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WHEREAS, Facing off against other top students from across |
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Texas, the Panhandle High state meet participants included Andrew |
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Menefee, Kelby Olson, Tatum Neuwirth, and McCade Smith; Mr. Olson |
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and Mr. Menefee earned the bronze medal for Conference 2A, and both |
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students also excelled in the Speaker Awards competition, with |
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Mr. Olson placing first and receiving the Gold Gavel while |
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Mr. Menefee finished fourth; throughout the year, the students |
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benefited from the expert guidance of their sponsor, fine arts |
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teacher Sheryl Oliver; and |
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WHEREAS, By earning the right to compete in the state's |
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premier high school debate contest, these determined young Texans |
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have ably represented their school and community, and the |
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dedication they have demonstrated is sure to serve them well in the |
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years ahead; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend the Panhandle High School debate team |
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for its performance in the 2022 UIL Cross-Examination Debate State |
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Meet and extend to all those associated with the team sincere best |
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wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |