H.R. No. 1612
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, Brooke Demars, an eighth-grader at Frank Black
  Middle School in Houston, won the African American National
  Spelling Bee Championships on February 28, 2015, 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, Brooke Demars took
  first place at the national championships; 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 84th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Brooke Demars on winning 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 Brooke Demars as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Elkins
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1612 was adopted by the House on April
  23, 2015, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House