H.R. No. 1613
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Jannah Collins, a seventh-grader at Frank Black
Middle School in Houston, won second-place honors at the African
American National Spelling Bee Championships on February 28, 2015,
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, Jannah Collins came in
at second place at the national championships; 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 House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Jannah Collins 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 Jannah Collins as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Elkins
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1613 was adopted by the House on April
23, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House