<BillNo> <Sponsor> SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 243 By Walley SJR0243 005386 - 1 - A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Maya Johnston, 2025 Salutatorian of McNairy Central 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, Maya Johnston is one such exceptional student, who was recently named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class at McNairy Central High School; and WHEREAS, through diligent study, steady composure during examinations, and steadfast commitment of time and talent, Maya Johnston has achieved outstanding academic success and joined the ranks of the best and brightest students in Tennessee and our country; and WHEREAS, her display of intellectual aptitude and ambition surely bodes well for her future success; and WHEREAS, Ms. Johnston's noteworthy achievement is a tremendous source of pride for her family, her school, and her community; and WHEREAS, Maya Johnston'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 SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTE ENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING, that we hereby commend and honor the 2025 McNairy Central High School Salutatorian, Maya Johnston, on her impressive academic achievement and extend to her our best wishes for a happy, successful future. - 2 - 005386 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.