1-1                        SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 1-2           WHEREAS, The 2001 Friendswood High School academic decathlon
 1-3     team earned first place at the state competition, and this
 1-4     outstanding accomplishment merits special legislative recognition;
 1-5     and
 1-6           WHEREAS, The academic decathlon challenges students in a wide
 1-7     variety of subjects, including calculus, fine arts, music,
 1-8     literature, and economics; under the leadership of coaches Mary
 1-9     Rinehart and Renae Simon, Friendswood accrued 43,646 team points to
1-10     capture the state title for the ninth consecutive year and also won
1-11     $17,500 in scholarships; and
1-12           WHEREAS, Friendswood is one of only two schools from the Lone
1-13     Star State to qualify for a national academic decathlon competition
1-14     in Anchorage, Alaska; and
1-15           WHEREAS, Friendswood's achievements this year would not have
1-16     been possible without the contributions of all of the talented team
1-17     members, including Daniel Majchrowicz, Tiffany Chu, Zach VanMeter,
1-18     Blake Benford, Nureen Haq, Ky Jurgensen, Rachel Brizendine, Amanda
1-19     Lampton, and Ken Morris; and
1-20           WHEREAS, With their determination and competitive spirit, the
1-21     members of this year's team have upheld the school's tradition of
1-22     excellence in academic decathlons, and it is indeed most fitting to
1-23     honor them at this time; now, therefore, be it
1-24           RESOLVED, That the 77th Legislature of the State of Texas
1-25     hereby congratulate the 2001 Friendswood High School academic
 2-1     decathlon team for winning the state competition and extend to its
 2-2     coaches, team members, and supporters sincere best wishes for
 2-3     continued success and good fortune at the national competition;
 2-4     and, be it further
 2-5           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-6     prepared for the members of the Friendswood High School academic
 2-7     decathlon team as an expression of high regard by the Texas House
 2-8     of Representatives and Senate.
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             President of the Senate              Speaker of the House
               I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 46 was adopted by the Senate
         on April 5, 2001.
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                                                 Secretary of the Senate
               I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 46 was adopted by the House
         on May 18, 2001.
                                             _______________________________
                                                Chief Clerk of the House
         Approved:
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                      Date
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                    Governor