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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 485
By Haston
HJR0485
005998
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A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Aubrey Garton, 2025
Valedictorian of Hardin County High School.
WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this General Assembly should pause to pay
tribute to those students who, through their natural talents and unflagging commitment to
academic excellence, have distinguished themselves in the classroom; and
WHEREAS, Aubrey Garton is one such exceptional student, who was recently named
Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class at Hardin County High School; and
WHEREAS, through diligent study, steady composure during examinations, and
steadfast commitment of time and talent, Ms. Garton has achieved outstanding academic
success and joined the ranks of the best and brightest students in Tennessee and our country;
and
WHEREAS, in her remarkable high school career, Aubrey Garton has earned an
exemplary grade point average while participating in numerous extracurricular activities,
including bowling, student council, National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, National
English Honor Society, Vocational Honor Society, HOSA, Hardin County 4-H, VOLS, and FFA;
and
WHEREAS, Ms. Garton well exhibited her outstanding leadership skills and manifold
talents as the co-president of the National Honor Society, president of the 4-H Honor Club, vice
president of VOLS, president of the Savannah Youth Bowling Association, a member of
Tennessee 4-H All Stars, an attendee at the 4-H State Congress, a graduate of Hardin County
High School Central Bank Youth Leadership, an FAA-licensed drone pilot, and a recipient of an
OSHA General Industry Safety and Health certification; and
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WHEREAS, her notable capabilities and indefatigable industriousness have been rightly
recognized by numerous awards and accolades, including the 4-H Senior Member of the Year
award, the 4-H Community/Volunteer Award, the title of Tennessee Secondary School Athletic
Association's 2025 Miss Bowling, and a SkillsUSA Regional Gold Medal in crime scene
investigation; and
WHEREAS, apart from her superlative scholastic endeavors, she has generously given
of her time as a member of the New Pleasant Grove Freewill Baptist Church Vacation Bible
School, a camp teen leader and advisory council member for UT-Extension Hardin County, an
elementary school bowling coach with Hardin County Schools, a scorer with Hardin County High
School Hitmen Trap Team, a volunteer with New Life United Pentecostal Church, and a student
helper, guide, and Tiger Tutor at Hardin County High School; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Garton's display of intellectual aptitude and ambition surely bodes well
for her future success; and
WHEREAS, Aubrey Garton's noteworthy achievement is a tremendous source of pride
for her family, her school, and her community; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Garton's dedication to excellence is clearly deserving of the respect,
admiration, and commendation of the members of this General Assembly; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED
FOURTEENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY O F THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE SENATE
CONCURRING, that we hereby commend and honor the 2025 Hardin County High School
Valedictorian, Aubrey Garton, on her impressive academic achievement and extend to her our
best wishes for a happy, successful future.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an appropriate copy of this resolution be prepared
for presentation with this final clause omitted from such copy and upon proper request made to
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the appropriate clerk, the language appearing immediately following the State seal appear
without House or Senate designation.