H.R. No. 3057
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Gabriela Isabel Diaz of Calallen Middle School in
Corpus Christi achieved an exciting goal in May 2009 with her
participation in the Scripps National Spelling Bee; and
WHEREAS, A native of Puerto Rico, Gabriela Diaz relocated
with her family to the Lone Star State five years ago; she learned
English before coming to the United States, but she did not speak it
at home or outside of the classroom; she has since developed
outstanding proficiency in spelling, and in February 2009, this
talented 13-year-old won the Corpus Christi Caller-Times' regional
bee; and
WHEREAS, Shortly thereafter, Ms. Diaz began studying
rigorously for the prestigious national competition, even
practicing while jumping on a trampoline; at the event in
Washington, D.C., she skillfully represented the city of Corpus
Christi, spelling such words as "haggard" and "molinary," and
competing against 292 participants from across the U.S., as well as
countries like China, South Korea, and Canada; and
WHEREAS, Also a skilled musician, Ms. Diaz plays bass,
contrabass, and standard clarinets, and she is the first-chair bass
clarinet in her school's band; her goals are to attend the Juilliard
School and to someday travel the world as a performer; she also
enjoys playing tennis and chess and spending time with her five cats
and her pet turtle; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Diaz has proven herself to be a young woman of
ability, determination, and poise under pressure, and she may
indeed look forward to a future that is bright with promise; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Gabriela Isabel Diaz on her
participation in the 2009 Scripps National Spelling Bee and extend
to her sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Diaz as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 3057 was adopted by the House on June
1, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House