83R24753 MGR-D
By: Bonnen of Galveston H.R. No. 1957
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Syamantak Payra, a seventh-grade student at
Westbrook Intermediate School in Friendswood, tied for first place
in the 2013 HoustonPBS Spelling Bee and is now heading to
Washington, D.C., to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee;
and
WHEREAS, This talented 11-year-old previously won the
MetLife South Asian Spelling Bee in 2012 and has distinguished
himself in science competitions as well; he won first place in the
physics and astronomy division at the 2013 Clear Creek Independent
School District science fair, and at this year's Science and
Engineering Fair of Houston, he placed second in scientific writing
and third in the physics and astronomy division; he took first in
science at the 2012 Texas Math and Science Coaches Association
state championship meet and competed in the 2013 American
Mathematics Contest, where he earned commendation for his high
score; and
WHEREAS, Also a gifted musician and writer, Syamantak was the
top violin soloist in his category at a 2012 state music contest,
and he has had numerous poems and essays accepted for publication;
his accomplishments have qualified him for national-level
recognition in the Duke University Talent Identification Program;
and
WHEREAS, The son of proud parents, Pramatha Payra and
Sanjukta Ghose, Syamantak Payra has demonstrated impressive
ability, determination, and poise under pressure, and he may indeed
look forward to a future that is bright with promise; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Syamantak Payra on tying for first
place in the HoustonPBS Spelling Bee and qualifying for the Scripps
National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., and extend to him
sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Syamantak as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.