82R30561 RYA-D
 
  By: Elkins H.R. No. 2359
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Niaha Dyson, a seventh-grader at the Girls and Boys
  Preparatory Academy in Houston, won third place honors at the
  inaugural African American National Spelling Bee Championships on
  May 14, 2011, 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, Niaha Dyson came in
  third place at the championships, and she was sponsored for the
  contest by her teacher, Brenda Upton; 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 82nd Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Niaha Dyson on placing third 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 Niaha Dyson as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.