TITLE: Congratulating Deysi Martinez of Channelview on quickly mastering English as her second language and winning third-place honors in the Crenshaw Elementary School spelling bee.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Deysi Martinez of Channelview on quickly mastering English as her second language and winning third-place honors in the Crenshaw Elementary School spelling bee.

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WHEREAS, Deysi Martinez of Channelview has distinguished herself by quickly mastering English as her second language and winning third-place honors in the spelling bee at Crenshaw Elementary School; and WHEREAS, Miss Martinez could not speak English when she first enrolled in the Channelview Independent School District in the spring of 2010; in just a few short months, however, she became fluent by studying hard with her teachers at Crenshaw Elementary and by practicing with her classmates and a computer language program; and WHEREAS, Now a fourth grader, this remarkable young girl improved her language skills so quickly that she decided to take part in the school-wide Crenshaw spelling bee; her third-place finish has thrilled her teachers and parents, and she will now have the opportunity to participate in the district-wide spelling competition; and WHEREAS, Miss Martinez has also done an outstanding job with her other schoolwork and was named the Crenshaw Student of the Month for February 2011 in recognition of her good grades and excellent citizenship skills; and WHEREAS, In realizing her impressive accomplishments, Deysi Martinez has demonstrated considerable intelligence and dedication, and she may indeed take great pride in her success; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Deysi Martinez on rapidly mastering English as her second language and on placing third in the Crenshaw Elementary School spelling bee and extend to her sincere best wishes for a bright future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Miss Martinez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Smith of Harris Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 887 was adopted by the House on April 7, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House