<BillNo> <Sponsor> HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 581 By Slater HJR0581 007012 - 1 - A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Kylie Nicole Carman, 2025 Valedictorian 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, Kylie Nicole Carman is one such exceptional student, who was recently named Valedictorian 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, Kylie Carman 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. Carman has earned an exemplary grade point average while participating in a variety of extracurricular activities; she has served as a member of Beta Club, FCA, Interact Club, FBLA, and the cheer team, in addition to acting as senior class president and student council vice president; and WHEREAS, apart from her superlative scholastic endeavors, she has generously given of her time as a volunteer with Trousdale County Youth Cheer, Vacation Bible School, and the Trousdale County Fair Pageant; and WHEREAS, her display of intellectual aptitude and ambition surely bodes well for her future success as a student at Volunteer State Community College; and WHEREAS, Ms. Carman's noteworthy achievement is a tremendous source of pride for her parents, Matthew and Betsy Carman, her school, and her community; and - 2 - 007012 WHEREAS, Kylie Carman'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 Valedictorian, Kylie Nicole Carman, 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.