SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 605
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize the Covenant Classical School mock trial team for
	winning the 2023 Texas High School Mock Trial Competition in
	Dallas on March 4, 2023; and
	WHEREAS, Covenant Classical School in Fort Worth, a
	Christian classical school with 118 high school students,
	competed against 23 school teams to win the state championship at
	the 44th Annual Texas High School Mock Trial Competition at the
	George L. Allen Sr. Courts Building; and
	WHEREAS, The Dallas Bar Association Mock Trial Committee
	administers the statewide high school mock trial program, which
	was established to help students gain insight into courtroom
	procedure and develop skills in critical thinking and analysis;
	and
	WHEREAS, Covenant Classical School's team was assigned a
	fictitious case for which the students were prepared by attorneys
	and judges to roleplay from the perspective of every trial
	participant; and
	WHEREAS, Covenant Classical School's team comprises of
	bright, ambitious students who have demonstrated an impressive
	commitment to excellence; under the guidance of coordinators
	Judge Josh Burgess and attorney Scott Fredricks and team captains
	Sophia Foster and Jonathan Fredricks, team members Emerson
	Espanet, Elizabeth Farah, Nancy Jageman, Bridgett Kennedy,
	Daniel Keyes, Ellie Monwai, Sachi Monwai, Gracie Patel, Emma
	Pharris, Nate Smith, and Claire Tollefson performed with
	distinction, and the team was recognized by their fellow
	competitors at the mock trial competition with the Team
	Professionalism Award; and
	WHEREAS, Due to the team's hard work and exemplary
	performance, Covenant Classical School will represent the State
	of Texas at this year's National High School Mock Trial
	Competition, which takes place May 18 through 20, 2023, in Little
	Rock, Arkansas; team members have demonstrated outstanding
	dedication, fine sportsmanship, and excellent teamwork
	throughout the school year, and they are a source of tremendous
	pride to their families, their school, and the Fort Worth
	community; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
	Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Covenant
	Classical School mock trial team on winning the 2023 Texas High
	School Mock Trial Competition and extend to them best wishes for
	success at their appearance in the national competition in May;
	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.
	Hancock
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on May 17, 2023.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate