H.C.R. No. 212



HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, A number of talented elementary and middle school 
students representing Area II participated in the Forth Worth 
Independent School District's 2002 spelling bee contest, and the 
event represented the culmination of a great deal of hard work and 
preparation on the part of its contestants; and
	WHEREAS, These bright young students showcased their 
spelling abilities by winning their respective campus bees; they 
were then afforded the opportunity to test their spelling skills 
against other winners from schools throughout the district; and
	WHEREAS, Monica DeSantiago of William James Middle School won 
the coveted title of Area II champion at the regional spelling bee, 
demonstrating her mastery of this essential skill, while Wendy 
Clewis of Carroll Peak Elementary School also put in a strong 
showing and won the runner-up position in the regional competition; 
and
	WHEREAS, Students who won their individual school spelling 
bees include Taylor Knowlion of S. S. Dillow Elementary School, 
Breanna Mays of Eastern Hills Elementary School, Christina Flores 
of East Handley Elementary School, Tyroniece King of Morningside 
Elementary School, Ashley Ortega of T. A. Sims Elementary School, 
and Christopher Allen of Edward J. Briscoe Elementary School; and
	WHEREAS, Runners-up include Anisha Karmakar of William James 
Middle School, Brittany Jackson of Carroll Peak Elementary School, 
Dontee Kinney of S. S. Dillow Elementary School, Shelby Williams of 
Eastern Hills Elementary School, Danae Daugherty of East Handley 
Elementary School, William Brown of Morningside Elementary School, 
Richard Ramirez of T. A. Sims Elementary School, and Vennidelle 
Cleckley of Edward J. Briscoe Elementary School; and
	WHEREAS, All of these talented young Texans have exhibited 
superior spelling ability, dedication, and drive, and their 
outstanding success is indeed worthy of special recognition; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas 
hereby honor all of the Area II participants in the Fort Worth 
Independent School District's 2002 spelling bee contest and extend 
to them sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for these fine young people as an expression of high regard 
by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.

                                                                           Lewis




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   President of the Senate                               Speaker of the House      

	I certify that H.C.R. No. 212 was adopted by the House on May 
16, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House   

	I certify that H.C.R. No. 212 was adopted by the Senate on May 
31, 2003, by a viva-voce vote.

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                                                      Secretary of the Senate   



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