H.R. No. 1293
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Tristan Salinas of La Feria won the 27th annual Rio
Grande Valley Regional Spelling Bee in March 2015, to the great
delight of his family and friends; and
WHEREAS, More than 50 students from area elementary and
middle schools competed in the spelling bee, and Tristan bested
each of his opponents through 13 rounds, ultimately claiming first
place by correctly spelling the word "illegible"; with his
impressive victory, he earned a championship trophy as well as the
right to represent the Rio Grande Valley at the 88th Annual Scripps
National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., in May; and
WHEREAS, Currently a seventh-grader at W. B. Green Junior
High School, Tristan advanced to the first round of the regional
competition in 2014; he prepared for this year's event by studying
more than 1,000 flash cards, dedicating much of his free time to the
task; and
WHEREAS, Tristan Salinas has demonstrated exceptional
ability and determination in pursuing his goals, and he is a source
of great pride for his loved ones, school, and community; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Tristan Salinas on winning the Rio
Grande Valley Regional Spelling Bee and qualifying for the Scripps
National Spelling Bee and extend to him sincere best wishes for the
future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Tristan Salinas as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Longoria
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1293 was adopted by the House on April
9, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House