Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

Tennessee Senate Bill SJR0465 Compare Versions

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4	4	SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 465
5	5	By Briggs
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8	8	SJR0465
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12	12	A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Jack Magee, 2025
13	13	Valedictorian of Christian Academy of Knoxville.
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15	15	WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this General Assembly should pause to pay
16	16	tribute to those students who, through their natural talents and unflagging commitment to
17	17	academic excellence, have distinguished themselves in the classroom; and
18	18	WHEREAS, Jack Magee is one such exceptional student, who was recently named
19	19	Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class at Christian Academy of Knoxville; and
20	20	WHEREAS, through diligent study, steady composure during examinations, and
21	21	steadfast commitment of time and talent, Mr. Magee has achieved outstanding academic
22	22	success and joined the ranks of the best and brightest students in Tennessee and our country;
23	23	and
24	24	WHEREAS, in his remarkable high school career, Mr. Magee has earned an exemplary
25	25	grade point average of 4.46 while participating in numerous extracurricular activities, including
26	26	acting as a teen advisor and being a member of the marching band, the National Honor Society,
27	27	the National English Honor Society, the Scholars' Bowl, and the student Senate; and
28	28	WHEREAS, Mr. Magee is no stranger to accolades, and his impressive performance in
29	29	all his chosen endeavors has accrued him such notable honors as serving as the National
30	30	Honor Society chapter president, earning the Leonard Bernstein Award, and being named a
31	31	National Merit Finalist, a National Honor Society Scholarship semifinalist, an AP Scholar with
32	32	Honor, and an All-State Band member; and
33	33	WHEREAS, Mr. Magee has also generously given of his time to teach drum lessons to
34	34	younger students, acting as an exemplary mentor among his peers; and
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39	39	WHEREAS, his display of intellectual aptitude and ambition surely bodes well for his
40	40	future success, as he goes on to study neuroscience and radiology and continues to follow his
41	41	passion for music; and
42	42	WHEREAS, Mr. Magee's noteworthy achievement is a tremendous source of pride for
43	43	his parents, Brandi Magee and Matt Magee, his school, and his community; and
44	44	WHEREAS, Jack Magee's dedication to excellence is clearly deserving of the respect,
45	45	admiration, and commendation of the members of this General Assembly; now, therefore,
46	46	BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTEE NTH
47	47	GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE HOUSE OF
48	48	REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING, that we commend and honor the 2025 Christian
49	49	Academy of Knoxville Valedictorian, Jack Magee, on his impressive academic achievement and
50	50	extend to him our best wishes for a happy, successful future.
51	51	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an appropriate copy of this resolution be prepared
52	52	for presentation with this final clause omitted from such copy and upon proper request made to
53	53	the appropriate clerk, the language appearing immediately following the State seal appear
54	54	without House or Senate designation.