Memorials, Academic Achievement - Ines Mapendo Busane, Valedictorian, Whites Creek High School -
Senate Resolution 179 honors Ines Mapendo Busane, the 2025 valedictorian of Whites Creek High School, for her academic achievements and extracurricular involvement. The resolution, passed unanimously by the Tennessee Senate on April 21, 2025, commends her high GPA, dedication to studies, and community contributions. It serves as a ceremonial recognition with no legal effect or policy changes, simply extending well-wishes for her future success. The resolution directly affects only Ines Busane as a symbolic tribute.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 17, 2025
Last action Apr 25, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 21, 2025
How they voted
38–0
Passed
Total votes 38
Apr 21, 2025
D
Democratic7
100% Yea
R
Republican31
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Apr 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 21, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Apr 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Apr 17, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Charlane Oliver
DDemocratic
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