83R12361 LUC-D
By: Gutierrez H.R. No. 1115
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Harlee Lanier, a student at Judson Early College
Academy in Live Oak, qualified to compete in the state final of the
Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest; and
WHEREAS, Sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts and
the Poetry Foundation, the Poetry Out Loud contest encourages
students to master public speaking skills, build self-confidence,
and learn about their literary heritage by memorizing and reciting
poetry; the competition has grown every year since its inception in
2006, and more than 365,000 young people participated in it in
2011-2012; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Lanier was one of only 18 Texas students who
earned the privilege to compete for the state title; the event,
hosted by the Texas Commission on the Arts, took place on February
23, 2013, at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin and
was hosted by award-winning poet Naomi Shihab Nye; and
WHEREAS, In her advancement to the state level of Poetry Out
Loud, Harlee Lanier demonstrated talent, poise, and exceptional
dedication, and she may indeed reflect with pride on her notable
accomplishment; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Harlee Lanier on her participation
in the state final of the Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation
Contest and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Lanier as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.