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78R8181 JH-D

By:  Lewis                                                      H.C.R. No. 107



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, A poem on racial tolerance titled "Talk" by RaShawn 
Washington of Fort Worth is being published in the latest edition of 
A Celebration of Young Poets, and this noteworthy occasion provides 
a fitting opportunity to honor Ms. Washington; and
	WHEREAS, The cherished daughter of James and Sylvia Spencer, 
Ms. Washington is a seventh-grade student at Forest Oak Middle 
School, where she excels in honors math, science, and English 
courses and is a member of the school's honor roll and choir; and
	WHEREAS, This dedicated young scholar has been nominated for 
United States Achievement Awards in science and English; in 
addition, she will join other area students in attending a 
conference on diversity hosted by 21st Century Community Learning 
Centers; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Washington has demonstrated a commitment to 
excellence in all her endeavors that is reflected in her poetry and 
her academic achievements, and it is a pleasure to honor her at this 
time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas 
hereby congratulate RaShawn Washington on her work's inclusion in A 
Celebration of Young Poets 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. Washington as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives and Senate.