Tennessee House Bill HJR0398

Tennessee 2023-2024 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/8/23
• Engrossed: 3/14/23
• Enrolled: 3/22/23
• Passed: 3/29/23

Caption

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Eli McClain, 2023 Top Ten Senior, Wayne County High School.

Impact

This resolution reaffirms the values of education and community support in Tennessee. By honoring students like McClain, the resolution encourages other students to strive for academic excellence and personal achievement. It also emphasizes the importance of recognizing those who contribute positively to their schools and communities, thereby promoting a culture of encouragement and support within educational institutions.

Summary

HJR0398 is a resolution dedicated to honoring Eli McClain, a distinguished senior from Wayne County High School, who has been recognized as one of the Top Ten Seniors of the 2023 graduating class. This resolution serves to pay tribute to McClain for his outstanding academic performance, achieving a perfect GPA of 4.0, alongside his active participation in various extracurricular activities such as football, baseball, and basketball. It highlights not only his academic excellence but also his leadership roles, specifically serving as vice president and sergeant-at-arms of his class.

Contention

While HJR0398 largely serves a ceremonial purpose with broad support in recognizing student achievement, such resolutions may sometimes lead to discussions about educational policies and resources in schools. There may be underlying debates regarding how academic excellence is incentivized or rewarded within the broader education system, though specific points of contention related to HJR0398 itself were not evident from the discussions surrounding this resolution.