This joint resolution honors Caroline McNutt, a student from Marshall County High School, for being named a Top Ten Senior in the 2026 graduating class. The bill formally commends her academic achievements and extracurricular involvement, acknowledging her high grade point average and dedication to excellence. It directs the state to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to the student as a gesture of recognition.
This bill honors Rickey Wright, the 2026 Salutatorian of Trezevant High School, by formally recognizing his academic achievements. The resolution commends Wright for his high grade point average and his balance of academic success with participation in extracurricular activities. It expresses the General Assembly's pride in his accomplishment and offers him well wishes for his future. This is a ceremonial measure that does not create new laws or alter existing policies.
This bill honors Sasha Utter, a student from Marshall County High School, for being named a 2026 Top Ten Senior. It formally commends her academic achievements and extracurricular involvement while wishing her well for the future. The resolution also directs the state clerk to prepare a copy of the document for presentation to the student.
This bill honors Chloe Salvka, the 2026 Salutatorian of Forrest School, for her outstanding academic performance and extracurricular involvement. It formally recognizes her high grade point average and leadership within the Tennessee high school community. The resolution expresses appreciation for her achievements and wishes her well for her future endeavors.
This joint resolution honors Dani Brady, a 2026 graduating senior at Marshall County High School, for being named a Top Ten Senior. It formally commends her academic achievements and extracurricular involvement as a source of pride for her family and community. The document serves as a ceremonial tribute rather than establishing new laws or policies.
This House Joint Resolution formally recognizes Orianna Harris as a 2026 Top Ten Senior at Frank Hughes School in Tennessee. The bill commends the student for her academic achievements and extracurricular participation during her high school career. The General Assembly will prepare a copy of this resolution to present to Harris upon her request.
This Senate resolution honors Avery York, the 2026 Salutatorian of South-Doyle High School, for her outstanding academic performance. The bill formally recognizes her high grade point average and her ability to balance studies with extracurricular activities. It directs the state to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to the student as a gesture of commendation. This measure does not change any laws or policies but serves as an official expression of appreciation from the Tennessee legislature.
This Senate resolution honors Jacob Donaldson, the 2026 Salutatorian at Gibbs High School, for his outstanding academic performance. The measure formally commends his high grade point average and successful balance of studies with extracurricular activities. It directs the preparation of a copy of the resolution to be presented to the student as a gesture of recognition. This document serves as an official acknowledgment of his achievement rather than a change to state law or policy.
This Senate resolution honors Mikel Van Pelt, the 2026 Salutatorian at Gibbs High School, for his academic excellence. The measure formally recognizes his high grade point average and successful participation in extracurricular activities during his high school career. It directs the state to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to the student as a gesture of commendation. This action serves as a public acknowledgment of his achievements rather than establishing new laws or policies.
HJR 1341 is a House Joint Resolution that honors the Dyersburg High School Lady Trojans basketball team for winning the 2026 TSSAA Division I, Class AAA state championship. The resolution formally commends the players, coaches, and support staff for their achievements and sets the stage for presenting a copy of the resolution to the team. This is a commemorative measure with no new laws or funding, serving only to recognize the team's success.
This Tennessee House Joint Resolution designates May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month to raise public awareness about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a progressive and currently incurable neurodegenerative disease. The resolution highlights the impact of ALS on patients and their families, noting that the disease affects muscle control and can lead to breathing difficulties, while also pointing out that military veterans face higher risks of developing the condition. It acknowledges the critical role of research, clinical trials, and organizations like the ALS Association in advancing treatments and support for those affected. The bill serves as a commemorative measure to honor individuals impacted by the disease and to encourage continued advocacy for funding and public understanding.
House Joint Resolution 803 is a procedural resolution urging the Tennessee Secretary of State to add a section about the Appalachian dialect's history and significance to Section VI of the Tennessee Blue Book. It specifically requests inclusion of how the dialect developed from regional isolation, Native American and Scotch-Irish influences, and its grammatical features (like "might could" or "need" followed by past tense). The resolution aims to counter stigmatization of the dialect by recognizing it as a legitimate, systematic part of Tennessee's cultural heritage. This is a non-binding request affecting only the content of the state's official reference publication, not a new law.
