<BillNo> <Sponsor> SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 467 By Briggs SJR0467 007824 - 1 - A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Yeshi Hammann, 2025 Valedictorian of Knoxville Christian 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, Yeshi Hammann is one such exceptional student, who was recently named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class at Knoxville Christian School; and WHEREAS, through diligent study, steady composure during examinations, and steadfast commitment of time and talent, Yeshi Hammann 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, Yeshi Hammann has earned an exemplary 3.93 grade point average while participating in numerous extracurricular activities, including the girls' volleyball team, which she served as captain for four years, the National Honor Society, and student council; and WHEREAS, in addition to her superlative scholastic endeavors, Ms. Hammann has already proven herself capable in the workforce by holding multiple jobs, and she has generously given of her time as a childcare volunteer at her church; and WHEREAS, Yeshi Hammann's display of intellectual aptitude and ambition surely bodes well for her future success as a student at East Tennessee State University; and WHEREAS, Yeshi Hammann's noteworthy achievement is a tremendous source of pride for her parents, Ed and Wendy Hammann, her school, and her community; and - 2 - 007824 WHEREAS, Yeshi Hammann'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 Knoxvil le Christian School Valedictorian, Yeshi Hammann, 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.