HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 1510
By Davis
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Emelia Bankston, 2024
Valedictorian of West 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, Emelia Bankston is one such exceptional student who was recently named Valedictorian of the 2024 graduating class at West High School; and WHEREAS, through diligent study, steady composure during examinations, and steadfast commitment of time and talent, Emelia Bankston has achieved outstanding academic success and joined the ranks of the best and brightest students in Tennessee and our country;
and WHEREAS, in her remarkable high school career, Ms. Bankston has earned an
exemplary grade point average and participated in numerous extracurricular activities; and WHEREAS, Ms. Bankston's display of intellectual aptitude and ambition surely bodes well for her future success; and WHEREAS, her noteworthy achievement is a tremendous source of pride for her family,
her school, and her community; and WHEREAS, Emelia Bankston's dedication to excellence is clearly deserving of the respect, admiration, and commendation of the members of this General Assembly; now,
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED
THIRTEENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE SENATE
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CONCURRING, that we hereby commend and honor the 2024 West High School Valedictorian,
Emelia Bankston, on her impressive academic achievement and extend to her 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 and upon proper request made to
the appropriate clerk, the language appearing immediately following the State seal appear without House or Senate designation.
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