H.R. No. 2972

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The Gruver High School spelling and vocabulary team won the University Interscholastic League Conference 1A championship at the annual academic state meet held in Austin May 20-22, 2013; and

WHEREAS, The most comprehensive literary and academic competition in the nation, the UIL academic state meet includes 23 high school events; these contests complement the academic curriculum, motivating students to acquire higher levels of knowledge, confront issues of importance, and think critically; and

WHEREAS, The Gruver spelling and vocabulary team qualified to advance to the state finals after taking first place in Conference 1A Region 1 at the regional meet in Levelland on April 19; and

WHEREAS, Coached by Sarah Clark, this outstanding group consists of Nikki Beasley, Zoe Cantrell, Cassie McKay, and Hannah Speck, all of whom contributed greatly to its overall success; and

WHEREAS, Through their hard work and commitment to excellence, the members of the Gruver High School spelling and vocabulary team triumphed at the top level of UIL competition, and their accomplishment is a source of pride that they will remember for years to come; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Gruver High School spelling and vocabulary team on winning the 2013 UIL Conference 1A championship at the academic state meet and extend to the team's members sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the school as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Price

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 2972 was adopted by the House on May 26, 2013, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House