House Joint Resolution 7041, sponsored by Farmer, commends Carson Starritt, a fourth-grade student at New Center Elementary School, for his exceptional achievement as the first student from Sevier County to win a national award for outstanding growth in the READ 180 program. This program, developed by Scholastic Corporation and currently operated by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, is designed to enhance reading skills through adaptive technology and differentiated instruction, focusing on key components such as phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.

The resolution highlights Carson's accomplishment as a source of pride for his family, school, and community, recognizing him as a distinguished young leader in Tennessee. The General Assembly expresses its congratulations and best wishes for Carson's future success, emphasizing the importance of celebrating the achievements of young individuals who contribute positively to the state.