HJR 616 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Earvonna Mathis, Salutatorian, Cordova High School -

HJR 616 is a Tennessee legislative resolution honoring Earvonna Mathis, the 2025 Salutatorian of Cordova High School, for her academic achievements including a high GPA and extracurricular involvement. The resolution formally commends her excellence and extends well-wishes for her future, without creating any new laws or policies. Signed by the Governor on April 29, 2025, it serves as a public expression of recognition from the state legislature. This resolution directly affects Earvonna Mathis and her school community by publicly celebrating her accomplishments.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Apr 9, 2025 Signed Apr 29, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 17, 2025 · House Apr 10, 2025

How they voted

38–0
Passed
Total votes 38
Apr 17, 2025
D Democratic7
7 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican31
31 Yea
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 29, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 23, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Apr 14, 2025
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Apr 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Apr 9, 2025
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 4/10/2025
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Antonio Parkinson
Antonio Parkinson
DDemocratic
TN
98