SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1185
WHEREAS, Ashley Williams, a seventh-grader at the Girls
and Boys Preparatory Academy in Houston, won second 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, Ashley
Williams came in second 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby congratulate Ashley Williams on placing
second 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 Ashley Williams as an expression of high regard from
the Texas Senate.
Ellis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 26, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate