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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 17
BY SENATOR HODGES
A RESOLUTION
To commend and congratulate Rhett Joseph Pitarro on being selected the 2024-2025
"Student of the Year", as a graduating senior, at Walker High School in Livingston
Parish.
WHEREAS, graduating from high school is an important milestone in a student's life
that signifies success in academics and the achievement of one's goals; and
WHEREAS, graduating from high school is also one of the most important indicators
of future success in life, including employment prospects, income potential, and overall
health; and
WHEREAS, Rhett Joseph Pitarro is set to graduate with a weighted GPA of 4.04 and
a composite ACT score of 34 from Walker High School in May 2025, and it is appropriate
to recognize him for all of his accomplishments throughout his high school career; and
WHEREAS, beyond his academic achievements, Rhett has been a leader in both his
school and community; and
WHEREAS, during his time at Walker High School, Rhett served as the "Fellowship
of Christian Athletes" spiritual leader for the baseball team and the bible study leader at
Istrouma Baptist youth study group; and
WHEREAS, he has also been a member of the Walker High School's baseball team
and the Key Club; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his extracurricular activities, his duties at Walker High
School, and his being a Duke University Blue Devil fan, Rhett has worked diligently to
prepare himself for college and has been recognized for his exemplary ACT scores by ACT,
Inc.; and
WHEREAS, Rhett Joseph Pitarro exemplifies the very best of students in the Class
of 2025 and his future holds incredible promise; and
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WHEREAS, through his academic achievements and his community involvement,
Rhett has formed a solid foundation upon which his future successes can be built, and it is
only fitting to acknowledge the accomplishment of Rhett Joseph Pitarro upon being selected
"Student of the Year" at Walker High School in Livingston Parish.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend and congratulate Rhett Joseph Pitarro on being selected the 2024-
2025 "Student of the Year" at Walker High School in Livingston Parish.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to Rhett
Joseph Pitarro.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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