88R22050 CJM-D
 
  By: Price H.R. No. 1952
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Debate students from Panhandle High School have
  distinguished themselves through their participation in the 2023
  University Interscholastic League 2A Cross-Examination Debate
  State Meet; and
         WHEREAS, Guided by their sponsor, Sheryl Oliver, the
  Panhandle debate team of Kelby Olsen and Andrew Menefee received
  the gold medal and the team of McCade Smith and Gemma Garrett
  received the silver in the UIL district contest; advancing to
  state, the Panhandle students faced off against other top debate
  students from across Texas at The University of Texas at Austin on
  March 13 and 14, 2023; during the competition, Mr. Olsen and
  Mr. Menefee won four rounds in the preliminaries before earning
  bronze medals in the semifinals; and
         WHEREAS, By taking part in the Cross-Examination Debate State
  Meet, these bright young Texans have ably represented their school
  and community, and the dedication they have demonstrated is sure to
  serve them well in the years ahead; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby commend Kelby Olsen, Andrew Menefee, McCade
  Smith, and Gemma Garrett on their performance in the UIL 2A
  Cross-Examination Debate State Meet and extend to them sincere best
  wishes for the future; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
  for the students as an expression of high regard by the Texas House
  of Representatives.