82R30561 RYA-D
By: Elkins H.R. No. 2359
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Niaha Dyson, a seventh-grader at the Girls and Boys
Preparatory Academy in Houston, won third place honors at the
inaugural African American National Spelling Bee Championships on
May 14, 2011, in Houston; and
WHEREAS, The goal of the African American National Spelling
Bee Championships is to improve the spelling skills of African
American middle school students, which in turn helps them to raise
their reading level and expand their vocabulary; by preparing for
the spelling bee, young people develop confidence and discipline,
traits that are necessary to excel academically; and
WHEREAS, Students from across Houston competed in two rounds
of spelling bees for the opportunity to go to the main event; after
advancing through the regional competition, Niaha Dyson came in
third place at the championships, and she was sponsored for the
contest by her teacher, Brenda Upton; and
WHEREAS, This notable young Texan has distinguished herself
with her hard work, 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 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Niaha Dyson on placing third at the
African American National Spelling Bee Championships 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 Niaha Dyson as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.