<BillNo> <Sponsor> HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 611 By Parkinson HJR0611 007247 - 1 - A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Jekiya Udell, 2025 Co- Valedictorian of Craigmont 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, Jekiya Udell is one such exceptional student who was recently named Co- Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class at Craigmont High School; and WHEREAS, through diligent study, steady composure during examinations, and steadfast commitment of time and talent, Ms. Udell 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, Jekiya Udell has earned an exemplary grade point average while participating in a number of extracurricular activities; and WHEREAS, Ms. Udell's display of intellectual aptitude and ambition surely bodes well for her future success; and WHEREAS, her noteworthy achievement is a tremendous source of pride for her family, her school, and her community; and WHEREAS, Jekiya Udell'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 2025 Craigmont High School Co- Valedictorian, Jekiya Udell, on her impressive academic achievement and extend to her our best wishes for a happy, successful future. - 2 - 007247 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.