SJR 826 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Rushil Patel, Salutatorian, Chester County High School -

SJR 826 is a symbolic resolution passed unanimously by Tennessee's General Assembly to honor Rushil Patel, the 2026 salutatorian of Chester County High School, for his academic achievements including a 99.319 GPA and plans to study biology at the University of North Alabama. The resolution formally commends Patel's dedication, extracurricular involvement, and future academic goals, extending best wishes for his success. As a commemorative resolution (not a law), it has no legal effect but serves as a public recognition of his accomplishments.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 19, 2026 Signed Mar 18, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Mar 18, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 93, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Feb 23, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Feb 19, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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