Bill Text: IL HR0852 | 2017-2018 | 100th General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Encourages participation in the National Spelling Bee.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2018-05-17 - Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock [HR0852 Detail]
Download: Illinois-2017-HR0852-Introduced.html
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| 1 | HOUSE RESOLUTION
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| 2 | WHEREAS, A spelling bee is a competition in which | ||||||
| 3 | contestants are asked to spell a broad selection of words, | ||||||
| 4 | usually with a varying degree of difficulty; and
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| 5 | WHEREAS, Spelling bees help to promote literacy by | ||||||
| 6 | providing children with a positive goal to achieve and a forum | ||||||
| 7 | to display the fruits of their hard work; and
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| 8 | WHEREAS, In addition to improving spelling, spelling bees | ||||||
| 9 | also aid children in learning concepts, improving | ||||||
| 10 | comprehension, and developing study skills; and
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| 11 | WHEREAS, The benefits of spelling bees extend beyond | ||||||
| 12 | language; and
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| 13 | WHEREAS, Students are required to spell words while in | ||||||
| 14 | front of an audience; children also develop self confidence, | ||||||
| 15 | communication and public speaking skills, and the ability to | ||||||
| 16 | thrive under pressure; and
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| 17 | WHEREAS, Participating in a spelling bee teaches children | ||||||
| 18 | lessons that can last a lifetime and can benefit even those who | ||||||
| 19 | do not outlast all competitors; and
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| 1 | WHEREAS, Regional Offices of Education and Intermediate | ||||||
| 2 | Service Centers may organize spelling bees and provide | ||||||
| 3 | opportunities for school districts interested in participating | ||||||
| 4 | in regional spelling bees; therefore, be it
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| 5 | RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE | ||||||
| 6 | HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we | ||||||
| 7 | encourage all school districts to participate in the national | ||||||
| 8 | spelling bee; and.
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