Tennessee Senate Bill SJR1615

Tennessee 2023-2024 Regular Session

• Introduced: 4/23/24
• Engrossed: 4/24/24
• Enrolled: 4/30/24
• Passed: 5/13/24

Caption

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize David Gunner Moffo, 2024 Top Ten Senior at Forrest High School.

Impact

The resolution serves as a formal recognition of Moffo's achievements, showcasing the value placed on academic success and community pride within the state. By acknowledging students like Moffo, the General Assembly aims to inspire peers and younger students to strive for similar accomplishments. This resolution reflects the importance of educational excellence and serves as a motivation for continuous support and encouragement from both the family and the community.

Summary

SJR1615 is a resolution introduced by Senator Hensley to honor David Gunner Moffo, a remarkable student at Forrest High School, who has been recognized as a Top Ten Senior of the 2024 graduating class. The resolution highlights Moffo's academic excellence, noting his exceptional grade point average and involvement in various extracurricular activities. It emphasizes his dedication to education and commitment to his future studies at Trevecca Nazarene University under the prestigious McClurkan Scholarship, where he intends to focus on creative writing and pastoral studies.

Contention

While there are typically no contentions associated with resolutions recognizing individual achievements, discussions around student recognition can occasionally raise points about equitable opportunities for all students in education. The bill functions within a context emphasizing the significance of student accomplishments, but it does not introduce legislative change or disputes over policy, as it is fundamentally an expression of commendation rather than a law altering the state's education system.