<BillNo> <Sponsor> HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 580 By Slater HJR0580 007013 - 1 - A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Elizabeth Grace Denning, 2025 Salutatorian of Trousdale 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, Elizabeth Grace Denning is one such exceptional student, who was recently named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class at Trousdale County High School; and WHEREAS, through diligent study, steady composure during examinations, and steadfast commitment of time and talent, Elizabeth Denning 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, Ms. Denning has earned an exemplary grade point average while participating in a variety of extracurricular activities; she has served as a member of Beta Club, FBLA, student council, Interact Club, and the Appreciation Team, in addition to acting as senior class vice president and as school board student representative; and WHEREAS, apart from her superlative scholastic achievements, she has generously given of her time as an annual volunteer at Hartsville United Methodist Church's Vacation Bible School and as student ambassador for various school events; and WHEREAS, her display of intellectual aptitude and ambition surely bodes well for her future success as a student at Tennessee Technological University; and - 2 - 007013 WHEREAS, Ms. Denning's noteworthy achievement is a tremendous source of pride for her parents, Tyler and April Denning, her school, and her community; and WHEREAS, Elizabeth Denning'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 OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE SENATE CONCURRING, that we hereby commend and honor the 2025 Trousdale County High School Salutatorian, Elizabeth Grace Denning, 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 the appropriate clerk, the language appearing immediately following the State seal appear without House or Senate designation.