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                                                                  H.R. No. 440



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, For the eighth consecutive year, students from 
Lindale High School are competing at the University Interscholastic 
League Cross-Examination Meet, and it is a pleasure to honor those 
students who have earned the right to participate in the 2002-2003 
event at The University of Texas at Austin; and
	WHEREAS, Under the capable and sure-handed guidance of team 
sponsor Janice Caldwell, the Lindale High School debate team is 
once again represented at the UIL meet; this year's team includes 
first-place qualifiers Cassi Wilbur and Brittany Allen and 
second-place qualifiers Nathan Gaines and Lauren Dibby; and
	WHEREAS, These exemplary students will match wits with their 
peers while debating the issue of public health services for mental 
health care in the United States; they have done exhaustive 
research on this topic and will employ their analytical and 
oratorical skills in an effort to best their fellow competitors and 
capture the coveted state championship; and
	WHEREAS, Competitive debate fosters the development of 
research and analytical skills and problem-solving abilities; 
debate is a fundamental component of democratic societies, and 
competitions such as the Cross-Examination Meet promote the defense 
of worthy ideas and the attack of invalid or specious notions; and
	WHEREAS, Lindale High School has been awarded exemplary 
school status by the Texas Education Agency, and these students are 
living proof of the exciting academic opportunities offered by this 
noteworthy school; the students, faculty, and staff of Lindale High 
School can take pride in the knowledge that their school is well 
represented by these commendable students, whose academic 
accomplishments are indeed praiseworthy; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Cassi Wilbur, Brittany Allen, Nathan 
Gaines, and Lauren Dibby, and their sponsor, Janice Caldwell, for 
their outstanding achievements in the field of competitive debate 
and extend to them best wishes for success in this year's meet; and, 
be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for these students and their sponsor as an expression of 
high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                         Merritt

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 440 was adopted by the House on March 
12, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House