HJR96 Summary

• Commends Jacori Gaddis, a Thomas High School junior, for being named one of Alabama Public Television's five Young Heroes of Alabama for 2023.

• Jacori maintains a 3.8 unweighted and 4.0 weighted grade point average and has been inducted into the National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, History Honor Society, and Math Honor Society.

• Jacori was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome at age four and has overcome this condition while also supporting his family after his father was diagnosed with renal failure at age 10; his father later received a kidney transplant.

• Demonstrates commitment to community service through running errands for grandparents, mowing elderly neighbors' yards, giving classmates rides home, and volunteering at church.

• The Alabama Legislature dedicates the resolution to Jacori with warmest appreciation, admiration, and regard for his academic achievement, family support, and community service.