SJR 243 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Maya Johnston, Salutatorian, McNairy Central High School -

Senate Joint Resolution 243 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to formally honor Maya Johnston, the 2025 Salutatorian of McNairy Central High School, for her academic achievements. It recognizes her dedication to excellence through classroom success, steady composure during exams, and commitment of time and talent, which earned her the Salutatorian title. The resolution serves as a non-binding commendation from the state legislature, extending best wishes for her future success without creating any legal obligations or policy changes. This type of resolution directly affects only Maya Johnston and her school community as a symbolic gesture of recognition.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Mar 20, 2025 Signed Apr 10, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Mar 27, 2025

How they voted

30–0
Passed
Total votes 30
Mar 27, 2025
D Democratic4
4 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican26
26 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
13
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Apr 10, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 91, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 29, Nays 0
upper
Mar 24, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Mar 20, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Page Walley
Page Walley
RRepublican
TN
26