2025S0441-1 05/30/25
 
  By: Kolkhorst S.R. No. 712
 
 
 
SENATE RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize the Austin County 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl team for
  winning the Western National Roundup championship; and
         WHEREAS, The Austin County 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl team
  traveled to Denver for the national tournament in January of 2025
  and returned with the national championship title; team members
  devoted considerable time to rigorous training and advanced
  through district and state contests to qualify for the national
  level of competition; and
         WHEREAS, The team includes Bellville High School juniors
  Katelyn Krenek, Madilyn McCullough, Darcy Luedke, and Katie
  Schumann; under the leadership and guidance of coaches Janet and
  Rodney Melnar, these students have developed exceptional
  teamwork and discipline, and they can take justifiable pride in
  their outstanding performance; and
         WHEREAS, Additional awards earned by the team's members at
  the national contest include the champion high point individual
  for Madilyn McCullough and fourth high point individual for
  Katelyn Krenek; winning a national championship requires hard
  work and an unwavering commitment to excellence, and the team is
  truly deserving of recognition for this outstanding achievement;
  now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
  Legislature, hereby congratulate the team members and coaching
  staff of the Austin County 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl team on
  winning the Western National Roundup championship and extend to
  them best wishes for success in all their future endeavors; and,
  be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  the team as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.