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This concurrent resolution celebrates Phoenix Newell, a seventh-grade student from the Riverside School in Lyndonville, Vermont, who has achieved the remarkable feat of winning the Vermont State Spelling Bee for two consecutive years. The resolution acknowledges the challenging nature of spelling, which requires mastery of complex language rules and exceptions, and recognizes Newell's academic achievement within the context of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, a prestigious nationwide competition celebrating its centennial in 2025. After initially competing as a sixth-grader and advancing to the national competition in Washington, DC, Newell demonstrated determination and academic stamina by winning the state spelling bee again in 2025, earning her a second opportunity to compete at the national level. The resolution formally congratulates Newell on her accomplishment and directs the Secretary of State to send her a copy of the resolution, thus officially recognizing her spelling prowess and academic dedication.

https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.C.R.101