Tennessee House Bill HJR1355

Tennessee 2023-2024 Regular Session

• Introduced: 4/10/24
• Engrossed: 4/15/24
• Enrolled: 4/26/24
• Passed: 5/3/24

Caption

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Demiya Wright, 2024 Salutatorian of Cordova High School.

Impact

This resolution not only highlights the importance of academic achievement among high school students but also serves to inspire others within the educational community. Recognizing exemplary students like Ms. Wright can foster a culture of excellence and motivate peers to pursue their own academic goals. It emphasizes the value of hard work and dedication among youth in Tennessee, encouraging broader community recognition of such accomplishments.

Summary

House Joint Resolution 1355 seeks to honor Demiya Wright, who has been named the Salutatorian of the 2024 graduating class at Cordova High School. The resolution pays tribute to her academic achievements, character, and dedication. It acknowledges her exceptional performance in her studies, which includes maintaining an exemplary grade point average while engaging in various extracurricular activities such as piano and membership in the National Honor Society and Beta Club.

Contention

While the resolution is generally supportive and celebratory in nature, there can be underlying discussions about the criteria and conditions of educational success that it represents. Some may argue that focusing primarily on standardized academic achievements can overlook other vital skills and contributions students make outside traditional academic metrics. Nevertheless, resolutions such as HJR1355 are typically uncontested, prioritizing recognition and encouragement for students.