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SENATE RESOLUTION 70
By Walley
SR0070
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A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Alyssa Trent upon
being named the winner 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, Alyssa Trent is one such exceptional student, who was recently named the
winner 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 Lawrence County High School, where she is highly regarded by
her peers, Alyssa Trent has achieved academic success and has readied herself to become an
active and conscientious citizen; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Trent will be presented a TN Stars 529 Scholarship in the amount of
$500 at the luncheon and awards ceremony hosted by the Secretary of State on April 3, 2025;
and
WHEREAS, her display of intellectual aptitude and ambition surely bodes well for her
future success; and
WHEREAS, Alyssa Trent's noteworthy achievement is a tremendous source of pride for
her family, her school, and her community; and
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WHEREAS, Ms. Trent's dedication to excellence is clearly deserving of our respect,
admiration, and commendation; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTEENTH
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, that we honor and congratulate
Alyssa Trent upon being named the winner 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.