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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 554
By Parkinson
HJR0554
006987
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A RESOLUTION to commend Malik Abdullah for exemplary
service as a legislative intern.
WHEREAS, each legislative session, this General Assembly is pleased to recognize
certain persons who have committed themselves, through their adroit service, to the betterment
of the legislative process; and
WHEREAS, Malik Abdullah is one such individual, who has distinguished himself in his
role as a legislative intern for Representative Antonio Parkinson; Mr. Abdullah's work has
resulted in innumerable benefits for the legislators he assisted and the General Assembly as a
whole; and
WHEREAS, a senior at Tennessee State University, where he is highly regarded by his
peers, Malik Abdullah has achieved remarkable academic success while majoring in political
science; he plans to attend law school and ultimately become a member of the bar; and
WHEREAS, eager to familiarize himself with the myriad aspects and complexities of
Tennessee State government and to further his studies, Malik Abdullah brought his many
abilities and singular expertise to Capitol Hill for the 2025 session of the One Hundred
Fourteenth General Assembly, having previously served during the One Hundred Thirteenth
General Assembly; and
WHEREAS, throughout the 2025 legislative session, Mr. Abdullah has surpassed all
criteria that define a devoted and conscientious legislative intern; and
WHEREAS, Malik Abdullah has performed his many duties with extraordinary insight
and rare decorum, and his efforts are surely a source of pride for his parents, Hamid Abdullah
and Candice Smoots; his university; and his community; now, therefore,
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED
FOURTEENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF T HE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE SENATE
CONCURRING, that we hereby commend Malik Abdullah for outstanding service as a
legislative intern for Representative Antonio Parkinson and extend to him our best wishes for
every future success.
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
the appropriate clerk, the language appearing immediately following the State seal appear
without House or Senate designation.