April 3, 2025
By: Dwayne Page
State House Joint Resolutions honoring DeKalb County High School Class of 2025 Valedictorian Kora Kilgore and Salutatorian Madeline Martin have been introduced in the Tennessee General Assembly by State Representative Michael Hale.
The resolutions are expected to be adopted by both the State House and Senate and signed by the Governor.
The resolution honoring Kilgore states as follows:
“A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Kora Kilgore, 2025 Valedictorian of DeKalb County High School.
WHEREAS it is fitting that the members of this General Assembly 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, Kora Kilgore is one such exceptional student, who was recently named the Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class at DeKalb County High School; and
WHEREAS, through diligent study, steady composure during examinations, and steadfast commitment of time and talent, Ms. Kilgore 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, Kora Kilgore has earned an exemplary grade point average while participating in numerous extracurricular activities; and
WHEREAS, her display of intellectual aptitude and ambition surely bodes well for her future success; and
WHEREAS, Kora Kilgore’s noteworthy achievement is a tremendous source of pride for her parents, John and Ginda Kilgore, her school, and her community; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Kilgore’s dedication to excellence is clearly deserving of the respect, admiration, and commendation of this General Assembly; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTEENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE SENATE CONCURRING, that we hereby commend and honor Kora Kilgore of DeKalb County High School on being named the 2025 Valedictorian, salute her impressive academic achievement, and extend to her our best wishes for a happy, successful future”.
The resolution honoring Martin is as follows:
“A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Madeline Martin, 2025 Salutatorian at DeKalb County High School.
WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this General Assembly 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, Madeline Martin is one such exceptional student, who was recently named the Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class at DeKalb County High School; and
WHEREAS, through diligent study, steady composure during examinations, and steadfast commitment of time and talent, Ms. Martin 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, Madeline Martin has earned an exemplary grade average while participating in numerous extracurricular activities; and WHEREAS, her display of intellectual aptitude and ambition surely bodes well for her future success; and
WHEREAS, Madeline Martin’s noteworthy achievement is a tremendous source of pride for her parents, Tim and Michiko Martin, her school, and her community; and WHEREAS, Ms. Martin’s dedication to excellence is clearly deserving of the respect, admiration, and commendation of this General Assembly; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTEENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE SENATE CONCURRING, that we hereby commend and honor Madeline Martin of DeKalb County High School on being named the 2025 Salutatorian, salute her impressive academic achievement, and extend to her our best wishes for a happy, successful future”.