<BillNo> <Sponsor> SENATE RESOLUTION 197 By Oliver SR0197 007521 - 1 - A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Delano Malik Carney, 2025 Valedictorian 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, Delano Malik Carney is one such exceptional student who was recently named Valedictorian 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, Mr. Carney has achieved outstanding academic success and joined the ranks of the best and brightest students in Tennessee and our country; and WHEREAS, in his remarkable high school career, Delano Carney has earned an exemplary grade point average while participating in a number of extracurricular activities; and WHEREAS, his display of intellectual aptitude and ambition surely bodes well for his future success; and WHEREAS, Delano Carney's noteworthy achievement is a tremendous source of pride for his family, his school, and his community; and WHEREAS, Mr. Carney'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 the 2025 East Nashville Magnet High School Valedictorian, Delano Malik Carney, on his - 2 - 007521 impressive academic achievement and extend to him 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.