SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 550

WHEREAS, The Education Service Center Region 19 is hosting the inaugural Texas Spanish Spelling Bee on June 18 and 19, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Taking place at the Starlight Event Center in El Paso, this unique linguistic competition brings together fourth- through eighth-graders from across Texas; in addition to demonstrating their spelling skills, these exceptional students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of sponsored activities celebrating the rich culture of El Paso; the top competitors in the state contest will advance to the National Spanish Spelling Bee in Albuquerque, New Mexico; and

WHEREAS, Fostering confidence, academic excellence, and cultural exchange among participants, the Texas Spanish Spelling Bee serves as a showcase for some of the best spellers in the state, and it promises to be an enriching and memorable experience for Texas students, educators, and families; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby recognize the week of June 16, 2025, as Texas Spanish Spelling Bee Week and extend to the competition's organizers and participants sincere best wishes for an enjoyable and successful event.

Blanco

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 21, 2025.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate