Thursday kicked off with bill submissions and debates in the House and Senate, covering topics including digital literacy courses, increasing teachers' pay, and expanding eligibility for Texas Medicaid. The participants, now experienced in Parliamentary Procedure, conducted debates with exceptional fluency.
After House and Senate, the entire 51st state convened to listen to speeches from the Federal and National party nominees for state positions. The nominees delivered eloquent and thoughtful addresses to their fellow citizens. Contessa Barron from City K, the Lieutenant Governor nominee for the National party, spoke about why the citizens are at Girls State.
"We're here to be educated, to take that education with us to our communities, and change the future. We are the future. We represent the change that we want to see in the world." - Contessa Barron, Lieutenant Governor nominee - National Party
She closed by encouraging the entire state to change the world together. Later, during Whistle Stop, citizens had the chance to pose questions to the nominees for Attorney General, Lieutenant Governor, and Governor before voting commenced. While weather prompted changes to Election Day plans, the evening was filled with fantastic "susprise" (suspected surprise) performances by staff, as well as a statewide City Song Showdown. Lori Swann, Director of Texas Bluebonnet Girls State, closed out the night with the Election Returns announcement.
Congratulations to our newly elected officials and all the candidates who entered the race. You are all an excellent representation of our 51st state!
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