The resolution commends John F. "Trey" Smith III for his significant contributions to education and his numerous professional achievements. Notably, he received the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching in 2021, awarded by President Biden. Smith, originally from Florida and raised in Alabama, has an impressive educational background, including dual Bachelor's Degrees from Louisiana State University and a Master's in Education from the University of Pennsylvania. His career began with Teach for America, where he taught in Philadelphia and later took on leadership roles in various educational initiatives, including establishing robotics teams and a science research program.

In addition to his teaching roles, Smith has made substantial contributions to education policy as a legislative fellow in the U.S. Senate, where he helped shape amendments to the Every Student Succeeds Act. He has also served as the first Teacher-in-Residence at the Library of Congress and has been involved in numerous educational projects and grants aimed at enhancing literacy and civic engagement in classrooms. Currently, he teaches at the University of Pennsylvania and continues to inspire students in a makerspace at a local school. The resolution expresses the legislature's high regard for Smith's dedication to education and wishes him continued success in his endeavors.