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HOUSE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, A spelling bee is a competition in which 
3contestants are asked to spell a broad selection of words, 
4usually with a varying degree of difficulty; and
  
 
5    WHEREAS, Spelling bees help to promote literacy by 
6providing children with a positive goal to achieve and a forum 
7to display the fruits of their hard work; and
  
 
8    WHEREAS, In addition to improving spelling, spelling bees 
9also aid children in learning concepts, improving 
10comprehension, and developing study skills; and
  
 
11    WHEREAS, The benefits of spelling bees extend beyond 
12language; and
  
 
13    WHEREAS, Students are required to spell words while in 
14front of an audience; children also develop self confidence, 
15communication and public speaking skills, and the ability to 
16thrive under pressure; and
  
 
17    WHEREAS, Participating in a spelling bee teaches children 
18lessons that can last a lifetime and can benefit even those who 
19do not outlast all competitors; and
  
 
 
 
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1    WHEREAS, Regional Offices of Education and Intermediate 
2Service Centers may organize spelling bees and provide 
3opportunities for school districts interested in participating 
4in regional spelling bees; therefore, be it
  
 
  
5    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 
6HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we 
7encourage all school districts to participate in the national 
8spelling bee; and.