83S10619 MGR-D

By: Huberty H.R. No. 218

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The Crosby High School team of Jacob Gonzales and Ashley Lance won the 4A title at the 2013 University Interscholastic League Cross-Examination Debate State Meet, which took place March 11 through 16 in Austin; and

WHEREAS, Facing the top competitors in Texas, Mr. Gonzales and Ms. Lance advanced through the preliminary and elimination rounds without losing a single match; in the championship final against the team from the Liberal Arts and Science Academy of Austin, the duo turned in another impressive performance to claim a 3-0 victory and the state crown; the win was especially satisfying because these two dedicated students had finished in second place at the 2012 state meet; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Gonzales and Ms. Lance benefited from the able guidance of head coach Jason Courville and assistant coach Stephen Garrett, and the team's outstanding showing furthered the school's tradition of excellence in debate competition; this marks the third time in a dozen years that Crosby High students have won the cross-examination state title, and contestants from the school have advanced to the National Forensic League national tournament during seven of the past eight years; and

WHEREAS, Through hard work and exceptional skill in the art of debate and public speaking, Jacob Gonzales and Ashley Lance have brought great distinction to themselves and to their school, and they may reflect with pride on their notable achievement; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Jacob Gonzales and Ashley Lance on winning the 4A championship at the 2013 UIL Cross-Examination Debate State Meet and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success and a bright future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Gonzales and Ms. Lance as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.