SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 598
By Massey
A RESOLUTION to commend and congratulate Ella Murphey of
the Hardin Valley Academy girls' wrestling team.
WHEREAS, we take great pleasure in recognizing those dedicated student athletes who serve as the heart and soul of their schools and communities while wearing the crown of a champion; and WHEREAS, one such individual is Ella Murphey, a Hardin Valley Academy (HVA) junior who recently capped her third season at HVA by winning the TSSAA girls' 185-pound weight class in the state wrestling tournament held at the Williamson County Expo Center; and WHEREAS, Ms. Murphey finished the season with a perfect 18-0 record; and WHEREAS, throughout her tremendous championship season, Ella Murphey has been grateful for the leadership and depth of knowledge of HVA's head coach, Matthew Bates, and assistant coach, Stephen Wilkinson; and WHEREAS, Ms. Murphey epitomizes all that is good in today's student athlete, as she has achieved a high level of success in athletic competition while demonstrating great character both on and off the wrestling mat; and WHEREAS, this outstanding young woman should be recognized for her championship performance, and it is appropriate that we pause in our deliberations to applaud this elite athlete for her stellar achievements; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRTEENTH
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING, that we honor and applaud Ella Murphey on winning the girls' state wrestling championship in the 185-pound weight class, recognize her determination and innate talents, and extend to her our best wishes for every future success and happiness.
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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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