House Resolution No. [insert number] commends Elijah Hogan for his remarkable achievement of graduating as the valedictorian of the Walter L. Cohen High School Class of 2024. Despite facing significant hardships, including the loss of his mother at a young age and living in Covenant House, a shelter for homeless youth, Elijah has demonstrated resilience and determination. He graduated with an impressive 3.89 GPA and has been awarded a full academic scholarship to Xavier University, where he plans to study graphic design.

Elijah Hogan serves as an inspiration to his peers and siblings, encouraging them to rise above their circumstances with his message of self-definition and perseverance. The resolution recognizes his outstanding accomplishments and expresses the hope that he will continue to strive for greatness in all his future endeavors.