<BillNo> <Sponsor> SENATE RESOLUTION 219 By Lamar SR0219 007637 - 1 - A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Anthony Smith, 2025 Valedictorian of Kirby 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, Anthony Smith is one such exceptional student, who was recently named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class at Kirby High School; and WHEREAS, through diligent study, steady composure during examinations, and steadfast commitment of time and talent, Mr. Smith 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, Anthony Smith has earned an exemplary grade point average while participating in numerous extracurricular activities; and WHEREAS, Anthony Smith's display of intellectual aptitude and ambition surely bodes well for his future success; and WHEREAS, his noteworthy achievement is a tremendous source of pride for his family, his school, and his community; and WHEREAS, Mr. Smith'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 - 007637 the 2025 Kirby High School Valedictorian, Anthony Smith, on his 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.