Senate Joint Resolution 520, sponsored by Southerland, honors Gerardo Castillo-Ruiz, a pre-engineering major at Walters State Community College, for his remarkable achievement of being named to the All-Tennessee Academic Team. This prestigious recognition, awarded during the Tennessee Board of Regents' SOAR celebration, highlights the academic excellence of only twenty-six students across the state, showcasing Castillo-Ruiz's dedication and talent in his scholastic pursuits.

The resolution expresses the General Assembly's admiration for Castillo-Ruiz's accomplishments, which bring pride to his family, school, and community. It concludes by wishing him continued success and happiness in his future endeavors, and it mandates that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation.