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SENATE RESOLUTION 57
By Briggs
SR0057
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A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Jasmine Smith upon
being named the statewide runner-up in the 9-12
grade category of the 2024 Tennessee
Secretary of State's civics essay contest.
WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this legislative body should pay tribute to
those civic-minded students who, through their natural talents and unflagging commitment to
academic excellence, have distinguished themselves in the classroom and their community; and
WHEREAS, Jasmine Smith is one such exceptional student, who was recently named
the statewide runner-up in the 9-12 grade category of the 2024 Tennessee Secretary of State's
civics essay contest; and
WHEREAS, the theme for the essay contest was "Why Trusted Sources Matter";
through participation in the contest, students became better informed of their important roles as
citizens of the great State of Tennessee; and
WHEREAS, a student at Knoxville Montessori School, where she is highly regarded by
her peers, Jasmine Smith has achieved academic success and has readied herself to become
an active and conscientious citizen; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Smith is a repeat winner in the statewide civics essay contest, having
previously placed first in the 6-8 grade category in 2023; and
WHEREAS, her display of intellectual aptitude and ambition surely bodes well for her
future success; and
WHEREAS, Jasmine Smith's noteworthy achievement is a tremendous source of pride
for her family, her school, and her community; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Smith's dedication to excellence is clearly deserving of our respect,
admiration, and commendation; now, therefore,
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTEENTH
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, that we honor and congratulate
Jasmine Smith upon being named the statewide runner-up in the 9-12 grade category of the
2024 Tennessee Secretary of State's civics essay contest and extend to her our best wishes for
every continued success and happiness.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an appropriate copy of this resolution be prepared
for presentation with this final clause omitted from such copy.