SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 399

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in recognizing Athens High School debaters Russell Frautschi and Katie Stark; and

WHEREAS, Russell Frautschi and Katie Stark are Athens High School juniors who have won the right to advance to the state University Interscholastic League debate competition; the event takes place March 15 through 17, 2009, in Austin; and

WHEREAS, Respected for its sound academic curriculum and the superior educational environment it offers its students, Athens High School has had debaters advance to the state competition four out of the last five years; and

WHEREAS, Russell and Katie became partners two years ago, when they were freshmen; the two work well together, and each is a source of support to the other; they compete as a cross examination debate team; and

WHEREAS, Exemplary students, Russell and Katie are talented and industrious and strive for excellence in their endeavors, and their debating skills and success bring pride to their coach, Myrna Bass, and their fellow students at Athens High School; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby commend Russell Frautschi and Katie Stark on earning a place as cross examination debaters in the state University Interscholastic League debate competition and extend to them best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for them as an expression of regard from the Texas Senate.

Nichols

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 10, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate