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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Josiah Atkinson of West Hardin High School in |
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Saratoga took top honors at the 2015 University Interscholastic |
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League State Congress Tournament; and |
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WHEREAS, This UIL meet brought students together from across |
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Texas to compete in a mock legislative assembly modeled after the |
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United States Congress; contestants drafted legislation, |
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researched bills and resolutions, caucused in committees, and |
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followed parliamentary procedure during discussion and voting on a |
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number of measures; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to achieving outstanding success in the |
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2A category of the tournament, Mr. Atkinson has previously |
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qualified for UIL state competition in three academic events; this |
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talented 15-year-old has further distinguished himself as a member |
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of the National Forensic League, the football and basketball teams, |
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and the cast of the One-Act Play; and |
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WHEREAS, Through his hard work and commitment, Josiah |
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Atkinson has achieved great success, and he may indeed look forward |
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to a future bright with promise; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Josiah Atkinson on earning first |
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place in the 2015 UIL State Congress Tournament and extend to him |
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sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Atkinson as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |