AL HJR93

Commends Joshua Wortham, a James Clemens High School senior, for being named one of Alabama Public Television's Young Heroes of Alabama for 2023.

Recognizes his 4.04 grade point average, selection to represent the United States at the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates and International Youth Leadership Peace Summit, and publication in an international Educational Peace Journal.

Highlights his four years in school band earning multiple music awards including All-State Band and All-State Orchestra membership, service as a pianist for mixed choir, and induction into the National Honor Society.

Acknowledges his entrepreneurial achievements including founding Peaceful Pastries and Sweets bakery at age 10, growing it into a licensed LLC serving multiple North Alabama cities, earning Youth Entrepreneur of the Year Award, and donating cookies to nonprofits for mental health advocacy.

Notes his resilience in overcoming family medical challenges and his own brain tumor diagnosis and surgery at Vanderbilt Medical Center during freshman year, which shaped him into a compassionate and determined person.