March 19, 2022
By: Dwayne Page
State Senate Joint Resolutions honoring DeKalb County High School Class of 2022 Valedictorian Isabella France and Salutatorian Jacey Hatfield have been introduced in the Tennessee General Assembly by State Senator Mark Pody.
The resolutions are expected to be adopted by both the State House and Senate and signed by the Governor.
The Resolution honoring and recognizing France states as follows:
“A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Isabella France, 2022 Valedictorian of DeKalb County 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, Isabella France is one such exceptional student, who was recently named Valedictorian of the 2022 graduating class at DeKalb County High School; and
WHEREAS, through diligent study, steady composure during examinations, and steadfast commitment of time and talent, Ms. France 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, Isabella France has earned an exemplary grade point average while participating in numerous extracurricular activities; she is a member of Future Business Leaders of America, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Literature Club, Service Society Club, Beta Club, HOSA, and Science Club and has been a cheerleader since the age of eight; and
WHEREAS, in addition to her academic excellence, Ms. France commits her time to a number of community pursuits, including distributing meals to those in need, helping her elders get groceries, and participating in the maintenance of her school’s appearance; and
WHEREAS, her noteworthy accomplishment is a tremendous source of pride for her parents, Kim Frazier and Tim France, her school, and her community; and WHEREAS, Isabella France’s display of intellectual aptitude and ambition surely bodes well for her future success; and
WHEREAS, Ms. France’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 SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED TWELFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING, that we hereby commend and honor the 2022 DeKalb County High School Valedictorian, Isabella France, on her impressive academic achievement and extend to her our best wishes for a happy, successful future”.
The Resolution honoring Hatfield states as follows:
“A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Jacey Hatfield, 2022 Salutatorian of DeKalb County 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, Jacey Hatfield is one such exceptional student, who was recently named Salutatorian of the 2022 graduating class at DeKalb County High School; and WHEREAS, through diligent study, steady composure during examinations, and steadfast commitment of time and talent, Ms. Hatfield 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, Jacey Hatfield has earned an exemplary grade point average while participating in numerous extracurricular activities; she is a member of Future Business Leaders of America, FFA, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes and is a Senior Beta Club member; she has played softball since she was eight and for the past four years, has been a starter for the DeKalb County High School team; and
WHEREAS, in addition to her academic excellence, Ms. Hatfield commits her time to a number of community pursuits; she has volunteered with the White County Fair, distributed Thanksgiving meals, and read to the youth at Smithville Elementary School; and WHEREAS, her noteworthy accomplishment is a tremendous source of pride for her parents, Jeremy and Jennifer Hatfield, her school, and her community; and
WHEREAS Jacey Hatfield’s display of intellectual aptitude and ambition surely bodes well for her future success; and
WHEREAS Ms. Hatfield’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 SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED TWELFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING, that we hereby commend and honor the 2022 DeKalb County High School Salutatorian, Jacey Hatfield, on her impressive academic achievement and extend to her our best wishes for a happy, successful future”