This joint resolution honors Lily Seaton, the 2026 valedictorian of Austin-East High School in Tennessee, for her academic excellence and community pride. The bill formally commends her outstanding grade point average and encourages her future success without changing any laws or policies. It authorizes the General Assembly to present a copy of the resolution to her as a gesture of recognition.
This joint resolution honors Tinslee Brewer, the 2026 Salutatorian at Collinwood High School, for her academic excellence. The bill formally recognizes her 98.444 grade point average and her plans to pursue a career in education. It directs the state to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to the student and her family.
This joint resolution officially celebrates the birth of August Jett Cates, a newborn born on April 12, 2026. The document honors the new arrival and his family, including his parents Rachel and Krys Cates, as well as extended relatives. It serves as a formal record of the state's recognition of this personal milestone rather than establishing any new laws or policies.
This joint resolution honors Emma Claire Dicus, a 2026 Top Ten Senior at Collinwood High School, for her academic achievements. The bill formally commends her for earning a 96.095 grade point average while participating in extracurricular activities and recognizes her upcoming studies at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. It directs the General Assembly to present a copy of the resolution to the student and her family as a gesture of appreciation.
HJR 1591 is a House Joint Resolution that formally honors Kylie Wood, the 2026 Salutatorian of Mt. Pleasant High School in Tennessee. The bill recognizes her outstanding academic performance and extracurricular involvement during her high school career. It directs the General Assembly to commend her achievements and extend best wishes for her future success. The resolution will be presented to Kylie Wood as an official acknowledgment of her accomplishments.
This House Joint Resolution honors Steve Hunley for his contributions to Knox County and the State of Tennessee. It formally recognizes his achievements in business, education, and community service through a legislative commendation.
This House Joint Resolution honors Carter Dunn, a student from Mt. Pleasant High School, for being named a Top Ten Senior in the 2026 graduating class. The measure formally commends his academic achievements and expresses the legislature's best wishes for his future. It does not create new laws or alter existing policies but serves as a ceremonial recognition of his accomplishments.
This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally recognizes and honors Trooper William Bennett of the Tennessee Highway Patrol as he retires after thirty years of service. The resolution acknowledges his extensive background, including his military service, education, and various roles within law enforcement, particularly his work protecting the Tennessee General Assembly. It expresses official gratitude for his dedication to public safety and his personal contributions to the state, but it does not create any new laws, change policies, or allocate funding. The primary effect of the bill is to issue a ceremonial commendation to be presented to Bennett, serving as a public acknowledgment of his career rather than a functional legislative change.
This joint resolution honors Jelena Armsworth, the 2026 Salutatorian at L&N STEM Academy, for her academic excellence. The bill formally commends her outstanding grade point average and achievements in extracurricular activities. It directs the General Assembly to present a copy of the resolution to her as a gesture of recognition.
This bill honors Brianca Divine, a 2026 graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School, for being named a Top Ten Senior. It formally commends her academic achievements and extracurricular involvement, and directs the General Assembly to present a copy of the resolution to her. The measure does not change any laws or policies but serves as an official recognition of her success.
This bill honors Zali Brynn Daniels, the 2026 valedictorian of Collinwood High School, for her academic excellence and community pride. It formally commends her achievement by recognizing her 99.037 grade point average and her future plans to pursue a master's degree in speech-language pathology. The resolution directs the General Assembly to present a copy of the document to her as a gesture of respect and well wishes.
This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally honors and commends Teresa Keen for her retirement. It recognizes her forty-nine years of service to the City of Portland, where she worked as an Assistant to the Mayor under eight different mayors. The resolution acknowledges her contributions to the city and her volunteer work with the Historical Society and other committees. Upon passage, the General Assembly will present a copy of this resolution to Ms. Keen as a gesture of appreciation.
