<BillNo> <Sponsor> HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 616 By Parkinson HJR0616 007239 - 1 - A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Earvonna Mathis, 2025 Salutatorian of Cordova 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, Earvonna Mathis is one such exceptional student who was recently named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class at Cordova High School; and WHEREAS, through diligent study, steady composure during examinations, and steadfast commitment of time and talent, Ms. Mathis 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, Earvonna Mathis has earned an exemplary grade point average while participating in a number of extracurricular activities; and WHEREAS, her display of intellectual aptitude and ambition surely bodes well for her future success; and WHEREAS, Earvonna Mathis's noteworthy achievement is a tremendous source of pride for her family, her school, and her community; and WHEREAS, Ms. Mathis'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 Cordova High School - 2 - 007239 Salutatorian, Earvonna Mathis, 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.