H.C.R. No. 216



HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, A number of talented elementary and middle school 
students representing Area III participated in the Fort 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, Brian Mason of Dunbar Middle School won the coveted 
title of Area III champion at the regional spelling bee, 
demonstrating his mastery of this essential skill, while Jennifer 
Garcia of Harlean Beal 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 Jeanetta Clopton of Dunbar Sixth Grade Center, Amatoya 
Dennis of Glencrest Sixth Grade Center, Julia Mares of Carter Park 
Elementary School, Alexia Calton of Maude I. Logan Elementary 
School, Ricardo Martinez of Christene C. Moss Elementary School, 
Arnold Cabral of Glen Park Elementary School, Gabriel Blackmon of 
Mitchell Boulevard Elementary School, Alejandra Jacobo of Oaklawn 
Elementary School, Jeffery Moss of A. M. Pate Elementary School, 
Keara Gary of Maudrie Walton Elementary School, and Darryl Green of 
David K. Sellars Elementary School; and
	WHEREAS, Runners-up include Addie Simpson of Dunbar Sixth 
Grade Center, Arturo Delgado of Glencrest Sixth Grade Center, Tavoo 
Terrill of Carter Park Elementary School, Reece Anthony of Maude I. 
Logan Elementary School, Roneisha Shed of Christene C. Moss 
Elementary School, Elaine Guadian of Harlean Beal Elementary 
School, Lloyd Hunter of Glen Park Elementary School, Crystal Taylor 
of Mitchell Boulevard Elementary School, Dana Hardgraves of Oaklawn 
Elementary School, Elandra Jackson of A. M. Pate Elementary School, 
Ashley Hill of Maudrie Walton Elementary School, and Andrielle 
Scott of David K. Sellars 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 III 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 the 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. 216 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. 216 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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