TITLE: Congratulating Jannah Collins on placing second at the African American National Spelling Bee Championships.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Jannah Collins on placing second at the African American National Spelling Bee Championships.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Jannah Collins, a seventh-grader at Frank Black Middle School in Houston, won second-place honors at 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, Jannah Collins came in at second 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 Jannah Collins on placing second 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 Jannah Collins as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Elkins Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1613 was adopted by the House on April 23, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House