<BillNo> <Sponsor> SENATE RESOLUTION 147 By Akbari SR0147 007485 - 1 - A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize London Dyson, 2025 Valedictorian 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, London Dyson is one such exceptional student, who was recently named Valedictorian 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. Dyson 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, London Dyson has earned an exemplary grade point average while participating in numerous extracurricular activities; and WHEREAS, London Dyson'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. Dyson'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 - 2 - 007485 the 2025 Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering Valedictorian, London Dyson, 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.