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Proclamation in Recognition of Kuvam Nirad Shahane
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Whereas, Kuvam Nirad Shahane is an eighth grade student at Reuther Middle School who won the Oakland Press Spelling Bee Contest two years in a row; and
Whereas, Kuvam will be going to Washington D.C. to represent Michigan in the National Scripps Spelling Bee Contest against 280 students from around the country; and
Whereas, in addition to his exceptional spelling abilities, Kuvam also won a Mathcounts competition and will be going to Washington D.C. as one of four students to represent Michigan in that competition; and
Whereas, Kuvam's many talents include speaking the Marathi and Hindi languages as well as being proficient in American Sign Language; and
Whereas, when he is not in school, Kuvam enjoys reading, playing chess, tennis, and basketball.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Mayor and City Council of Rochester Hills hereby recognize Kuvam Nirad Shahane for his outstanding academic and extracurricular activities, and wish him continued success in all future endeavors.