The resolution honors the Gold Medal winners from Kevin Dukes Career and Innovation Academy (KDCIA) for their outstanding achievements at the Annual SkillsUSA Conference held in Mobile, Alabama, from April 22-24, 2024. These students distinguished themselves as emerging community leaders by competing against hundreds of peers across the state and will represent Alabama at the National SkillsUSA Championships in Atlanta, Georgia, from June 24-28, 2024. The resolution specifically recognizes both team and individual gold medalists, highlighting their participation in various categories and their academic excellence, including industry credentials and dual enrollment in career and technical education (CTE) courses.

The resolution commends the following students: the Automated Manufacturing Team (Daniel Olinger, Madison Short, and Landon Murphy) and the Chapter Display Team (Brilyn Davidson, Lily McBryar, and Josiah Kelsey) for their team achievements, as well as individual winners Julia Wilson (Action Skills), Gracie Wade (CNC 3 Axis), Isaac Avans (CNC 5 Axis), Wyatt Cook (CNC Programmer), Matthew Venable (Diesel Equipment), Tesslynne Roote (Health Occupations Professional Portfolio), and Zoey Holder (Welding Beginner). The House of Representatives of Alabama expresses its pride in these students' accomplishments and extends best wishes for their future success.