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SENATE RESOLUTION 146
By Akbari
SR0146
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A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Akeelah Phillips, 2025
Salutatorian of the Memphis Academy of
Science and Engineering.
WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this legislative body 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, Akeelah Phillips is one such exceptional student, who was recently named
Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class at the Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering;
and
WHEREAS, through diligent study, steady composure during examinations, and
steadfast commitment of time and talent, Ms. Phillips 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, Akeelah Phillips has earned an
exemplary grade point average while participating in numerous extracurricular activities; and
WHEREAS, Akeelah Phillips'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. Phillips'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 hereby commend and honor
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the 2025 Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering Salutatorian, Akeelah Phillips, 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.