1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 822 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 1-4 family and friends of Caleb Williams of Lewisville, Texas, in 1-5 congratulating him for winning first place in the 64th annual 1-6 American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest; and 1-7 WHEREAS, A senior at Lewisville High School, Caleb advanced 1-8 through three intense rounds of competition delivering a prepared 1-9 address and an extemporaneous speech on the constitution during 1-10 the April 6 through 8, 2001, contest in Indianapolis, Indiana; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Caleb received an $18,000 scholarship for placing 1-12 first in a field of 54 contestants from around the country as well 1-13 as from Puerto Rico, Guam, Mexico, and France, who had earned the 1-14 honor of representing their state or nation; and 1-15 WHEREAS, In delivering his speech "The Muscles We Have in 1-16 Writing," this exemplary young man exhibited an extraordinary 1-17 understanding of the United States Constitution as demonstrated 1-18 by his winning the national title bringing honor to himself, his 1-19 family, his school, and his state; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Caleb Williams's commitment to succeed and his 2-1 drive to accomplish goals are admirable, and the accomplishments 2-2 of this young man are a source of pride for all Texans; now, 2-3 therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-5 77th Legislature, hereby commend Caleb Williams for his 2-6 superb achievements and extend best wishes for continued 2-7 success in all his endeavors; and, be it further 2-8 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-9 Caleb as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. 2-10 Nelson 2-11 ______________________________________ 2-12 President of the Senate 2-13 I hereby certify that the above 2-14 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-15 on April 26, 2001. 2-16 ______________________________________ 2-17 Secretary of the Senate 2-18 ______________________________________ 2-19 Member, Texas Senate