Memorials, Academic Achievement - Lily Faith Pope, Valedictorian, Wayne County High School -
This resolution formally honors Lily Faith Pope, the 2025 valedictorian of Wayne County High School, for her academic achievements including a 99.696 GPA, leadership roles (Beta Club president, FFA vice president), and extracurricular involvement. It was passed by Tennessee's legislature and signed by the governor as a ceremonial tribute, with no policy changes or direct impact beyond recognition. The resolution specifically commends her accomplishments and extends well-wishes for her future studies in natural science at the University of Tennessee at Martin. It affects only Lily Pope personally through this formal acknowledgment.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Mar 20, 2025
Signed Apr 9, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Mar 31, 2025 · House Mar 24, 2025
How they voted
31–0
Passed
Total votes 31
Mar 31, 2025
D
Democratic6
100% Yea
R
Republican25
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Apr 9, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 2, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 31, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 30, Nays 0
upper
Mar 26, 2025
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 3/24/2025
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kip Capley
RRepublican
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