Bill > SJR0202

This resolution honors and commends the Tennessee State University (TSU) Speech and Debate Team for their outstanding performance at the Tennessee Forensics Association State Championship. The team won an impressive forty-three awards and seven state championship titles, placing second in Individual Events Sweepstakes and Team Sweepstakes. Notable individual achievements include Jared Howell winning first place as a state champion in Parliamentary Debate, Aaron Anderson claiming first place in multiple events like Program Oral Interpretation and Prose Interpretation, Jocelyn Floyd winning Informative Speaking for the second consecutive year, De'Onta Newborn earning first place in Impromptu Speaking, and Trinity Ancrum taking first place in Poetry Interpretation. The resolution recognizes the team's extraordinary intellect, preparation, and poise, and highlights their potential to compete at the national level. By formally acknowledging the team's success, the Tennessee General Assembly aims to celebrate these students' achievements and express pride in their representation of the state. The resolution specifically commends all team members and extends best wishes for their future success.

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