Memorials, Academic Achievement - Mery Diaz, Valedictorian, Bearden High School -
Senate Joint Resolution 1179 formally honors Mery Diaz, the 2026 valedictorian of Bearden High School, for her academic excellence. The resolution commends her high grade point average and participation in extracurricular activities, acknowledging her as a distinguished student in Tennessee. This legislative action serves as a public commendation and does not alter any laws or policies.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Apr 21, 2026
Signed May 11, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
1
May 11, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
May 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Apr 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 87, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Apr 22, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Apr 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Richard Briggs
RRepublican
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