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HJR 1534

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Abby Lee Black, Valedictorian, East Ridge High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Esther Helton-Haynes

Recognizes Abby Lee Black as East Ridge High School's 2026 valedictorian, publicly honoring her academic excellence and achievements (ceremonial, no policy impact).

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 1534

Summary of HJR 1534 (Session 114, Tennessee)

Purpose

  • HJR 1534 is a House Joint Resolution that honors and recognizes Abby Lee Black as the 2026 Valedictorian of East Ridge High School.
  • The resolution expresses commendation from both the Tennessee House of Representatives and the Senate (they concur) for Abby Black’s academic achievement and its importance to her family, school, and community.
  • The resolution requests the preparation and presentation of an appropriate copy, noting that the final clause about presentation should be included without House or Senate designation when produced.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Official designation: The bill formally designates Abby Lee Black as the Valedictorian of the 2026 graduating class at East Ridge High School.
  • Recognition language: The resolution includes language that highlights Abby Black’s exemplary GPA, academic excellence, participation in extracurricular activities, composure during examinations, and dedication to scholarship.
  • No policy changes: The resolution does not create or modify any laws, funding, or administrative procedures. It is ceremonial in nature.
  • Publication and presentation: The bill calls for an appropriate copy of the resolution to be prepared for presentation.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • Abby Lee Black: Recognized as the 2026 East Ridge High School Valedictorian.
  • East Ridge High School community (students, families, school staff): Public acknowledgment and pride associated with the recognition.
  • Tennessee General Assembly: Grants formal commendation and public record of honor.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introductions and sponsorship: The bill is filed for introduction on 2026-04-20. Sponsor listed: Rep. Esther Helton-Hayes (with co-sponsor noted as Helton-Haynes in the document; the text shows Helton-Haynes as sponsor).
  • Legislative action: As a joint resolution recognizing a student achievement, it would proceed through standard joint-resolution consideration by both chambers and, upon passage, be presented as an official commendation.
  • Effective date: The resolution does not specify a separate effective date; it becomes part of the official record upon enactment/consent of both chambers.

Notes

  • This bill is ceremonial and honorary in nature, aimed at publicly recognizing a specific student's achievement.
  • It does not allocate funding or authorize policy changes.
  • The language emphasizes pride and encouragement for Abby Black’s future endeavors.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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