Senate Resolution 56, sponsored by Akbari, honors Patricia Pryor Degrafinreid as she celebrates her seventieth birthday on April 2, 2025. Born on the same date in 1955 in Drummonds, Tennessee, she is recognized as the first woman in her family to attend college, earning her degree from Tennessee State University and later a master's from Trevecca Nazarene University. Patricia has dedicated her career to education, teaching at-risk students in Memphis and contributing significantly to her community through her role at Rock of Ages C.M.E. Church.

The resolution highlights Patricia's commitment to her family, including her late husband Alfred and their three children, as well as her positive influence and integrity throughout her life. As she approaches this milestone birthday, the Senate expresses its admiration for her contributions and wishes her many more happy returns of the day. An appropriate copy of the resolution will be prepared for presentation, omitting the final clause.