<BillNo> <Sponsor> SENATE RESOLUTION 196 By Oliver SR0196 007522 - 1 - A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Cydney Cymone Buford, 2025 Salutatorian of East Nashville Magnet High School. 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, Cydney Cymone Buford is one such exceptional student who was recently named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class at East Nashville Magnet High School; and WHEREAS, through diligent study, steady composure during examinations, and steadfast commitment of time and talent, Ms. Buford 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, Cydney Cymone Buford has earned an exemplary grade point average while participating in a number of extracurricular activities; and WHEREAS, her display of intellectual aptitude and ambition surely bodes well for her future success; and WHEREAS, Cydney Buford's noteworthy achievement is a tremendous source of pride for her family, her school, and her community; and WHEREAS, Ms. Buford'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 - 007522 the 2025 East Nashville Magnet High School Salutatorian, Cydney Cymone Buford, 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.