H.C.R. No. 215HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION WHEREAS, A number of talented elementary and middle school students representing Area III participated in the Fort Worth Independent School District's 2003 spelling bee contest, but only two were able to claim the coveted titles of champion and runner-up; 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, Vanessa Norris of Dunbar Middle School won the title of Area III champion at the regional spelling bee, demonstrating her mastery of this essential skill, while James Kemp of David K. Sellars Elementary School also put in a strong showing and won the runner-up position in the regional competition; and WHEREAS, These talented young Texans have exhibited superior spelling ability and determination, which will undoubtedly serve them well throughout the years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby congratulate Vanessa Norris and James Kemp for their impressive achievement in the Fort Worth Independent School District's 2003 spelling bee championship 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 Ms. Norris and Mr. Kemp as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate. Lewis ______________________________ ______________________________ President of the Senate Speaker of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 215 was adopted by the House on May 16, 2003, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 215 was adopted by the Senate on May 31, 2003, by a viva-voce vote. ______________________________ Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: __________________ Date __________________ Governor