By Jackson                                            S.C.R. No. 46
         77R10677 MJS-D                           
                                CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 1-1           WHEREAS, The 2001 Friendswood High School academic decathlon
 1-2     team earned first place at the state competition, and this
 1-3     outstanding accomplishment merits special legislative recognition;
 1-4     and
 1-5           WHEREAS, The academic decathlon challenges students in a wide
 1-6     variety of subjects, including calculus, fine arts, music,
 1-7     literature, and economics; under the leadership of coaches Mary
 1-8     Rinehart and Renae Simon, Friendswood accrued 43,646 team points to
 1-9     capture the state title for the ninth consecutive year and also won
1-10     $17,500 in scholarships; and
1-11           WHEREAS, Friendswood is one of only two schools from the Lone
1-12     Star State to qualify for a national academic decathlon competition
1-13     in Anchorage, Alaska; and
1-14           WHEREAS, Friendswood's achievements this year would not have
1-15     been possible without the contributions of all of the talented team
1-16     members, including Daniel Majchrowicz, Tiffany Chu, Zach VanMeter,
1-17     Blake Benford, Nureen Haq, Ky Jurgensen, Rachel Brizendine, Amanda
1-18     Lampton, and Ken Morris; and
1-19           WHEREAS, With their determination and competitive spirit, the
1-20     members of this year's team have upheld the school's tradition of
1-21     excellence in academic decathlons, and it is indeed most fitting to
1-22     honor them at this time; now, therefore, be it
1-23           RESOLVED, That the 77th Legislature of the State of Texas
1-24     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.