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 his exceptional academic performance and dedication to excellence. Only twenty-six students across Tennessee receive this honor, making it a significant accomplishment for Castillo-Ruiz, who hails from Greeneville.

The resolution expresses the General Assembly's admiration for Castillo-Ruiz's hard work and commitment to his studies, acknowledging the pride his achievements bring 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.