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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 654
By Faison
HJR0654
007468
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A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Shayna Williams, 2025
Valedictorian of Cocke 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, Shayna Williams is one such exceptional student, who was recently named
the Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class at Cocke County High School; and
WHEREAS, through diligent study, steady composure during examinations, and
steadfast commitment of time and talent, Ms. Williams 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, Shayna Williams has earned an
exemplary grade point average while participating in numerous extracurricular activities; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Williams's display of intellectual aptitude and ambition surely bodes well
for her future success; and
WHEREAS, Shayna Williams's noteworthy achievement is a tremendous source of pride
for her family, her school, and her community; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Williams's dedication to excellence is clearly deserving of the respect,
admiration, and commendation 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 Cocke County High School
Valedictorian, Shayna Williams, on her impressive academic achievement and extend to her our
best wishes for a happy, successful future.
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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.