SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 13
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Mashad Nair Arora of Brownsville, who recently placed
sixth at the Scripps National Spelling Bee; and
WHEREAS, An eighth-grader at Resaca Middle School in Los
Fresnos, Mashad was representing the Rio Grande Valley for the
second consecutive year in this prestigious competition; and
WHEREAS, Of the 275 participants who had qualified to
compete in the national spelling bee this year, Mashad was one of
only 13 young spellers to make it to the finals; and
WHEREAS, A well-rounded young man, Mashad participates in
spelling, writing, mathematics, and poetry recitation in
University Interscholastic League competition; he is a member of
his school's robotics team and its cross-country team and is
inspired by the art and architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright; and
WHEREAS, Mashad has brought great honor to his family, his
school, and his community through his outstanding performance at
the national spelling bee, and he is truly deserving of
recognition for his many achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Mashad Nair
Arora on his hard work and dedication and extend to him
congratulations on placing sixth at the Scripps National
Spelling Bee; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 6, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate