<BillNo> <Sponsor> SENATE RESOLUTION 178 By Oliver SR0178 007566 - 1 - A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Nove'a Glennise Rippy, 2025 Salutatorian of Whites Creek High School. WHEREAS, it is fitting that we 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, Nove'a Glennise Rippy is one such exceptional student, who was recently named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class at Whites Creek High School; and WHEREAS, through diligent study, steady composure during examinations, and steadfast commitment of time and talent Ms. Rippy 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, Nove'a Rippy has earned an exemplary grade point average while participating in numerous extracurricular activities; and WHEREAS, Nove'a Rippy'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. Rippy'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 - 007566 the 2025 Whites Creek High School Salutatorian, Nove'a Glennise Rippy, 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.