H.R. No. 2551

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The academic decathlon team from Tuloso-Midway High School has enjoyed great success during the 2016-2017 season, advancing to the state competition on February 23-26 in El Paso; and

WHEREAS, The academic decathlon program provides high school students with an opportunity to experience the challenges of rigorous academic competition through participation in team activities covering 10 content areas: art history, math, music, economics, essay, interview, language and literature, science, speech, and social science; and

WHEREAS, After earning third place at the regional contest, the squad from Tuloso-Midway went on to test their skills at the 2017 State Championships, where they competed against other top-ranked teams from Texas schools; and

WHEREAS, The Warriors received vital contributions throughout the season from each member of the roster: Morgan McCown, Kaylee Crawford, George Duran, Hayley Hartzendorf, Christine Sanchez, Casey Keach, Caira Johnson, Gavin Lambert, and Gabriella Mastroianni, and they were ably guided by coaches Sarah Walker and Debbie VanZandt; and

WHEREAS, These outstanding young Texans have demonstrated great skill and dedication, and with their fine showing during the 2016-2017 academic decathlon season, they have brought tremendous pride to their school and community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Tuloso-Midway High School academic decathlon team on a successful 2016-2017 season and extend to its members and coaches sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

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

Herrero

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 2551 was adopted by the House on May 28, 2017, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House