<BillNo> <Sponsor> SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 252 By Walley SJR0252 005375 - 1 - A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Tessa Statom, 2025 Salutatorian of Collinwood 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, Tessa Statom is one such exceptional student, who was recently named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class at Collinwood High School; and WHEREAS, through diligent study, steady composure during examinations, and steadfast commitment of time and talent, Ms. Statom 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, Tessa Statom has earned an exemplary grade point average while participating in numerous extracurricular activities; and WHEREAS, Ms. Statom'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, Ms. Statom'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 FOURTEENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING, that we hereby commend and honor the 2025 - 2 - 005375 Collinwood High School Salutatorian, Tessa Statom, 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.