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HJR 1619

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Aidan Krauthamer, Valedictorian, Brentwood High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Gino Bulso

HJR 1619 ceremonially memorializes Brentwood High School valedictorian Aidan Krauthamer, recognizing his achievements with no legal or fiscal changes.

Transmitted to Governor for his action.
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Bill Summary · HJR 1619

Summary of HJR 1619 (Tennessee, 114th Session)

Purpose and intent

  • HJR 1619 memorializes Aidan Krauthamer, Brentwood High School valedictorian, in recognition of his academic achievement.
  • As a Joint Resolution (HJR) rather than a bill creating or altering law, its primary function is ceremonial, acknowledging an individual’s accomplishments and expressing the sense of the General Assembly.

Key provisions and changes

  • The resolution designates and memorializes Aidan Krauthamer as Brentwood High School’s valedictorian, highlighting his status and accomplishments.
  • Typically, such resolutions may include a brief summary of the student’s scholastic achievements, community service, leadership roles, and any honors or distinctions.
  • The text does not indicate any changes to statutes, funding, or administrative programs; the action is ceremonial and symbolic.

Affected parties

  • Individual: Aidan Krauthamer (valedictorian of Brentwood High School).
  • Brentwood High School and its community (students, families, and staff) as the subject of local pride and recognition.
  • General Assembly members and the state of Tennessee as the endorsing body of the memorial.

Procedural and timeline considerations

  • Introduction and sponsor actions:
    • Sponsor: House sponsor (listed with House actions) and co-sponsor Gino Bulso.
  • Legislative actions and passage timeline:
    • Introduced and placed on House consent calendar; transmitted to Senate.
    • Senate actions included engrossment, committee referrals, and passage on Senate consent calendars.
    • Signed by House Speaker on May 1, 2026.
    • Signed by Senate Speaker on May 4, 2026.
    • Enrolled and ready for signature of House Speaker on May 1, 2026 (as part of the process).
    • Transmitted to the Governor for action on May 5, 2026.
  • Final status: The bill has advanced through both chambers and awaits gubernatorial action.

Notable dates

  • 2026-04-22: Introduced; placed on House consent calendar; engrossed and ready for transmission.
  • 2026-04-23: Concurred in the resolution (Ayes 32, Nays 0); placed on Senate Consent Calendar.
  • 2026-04-23 to 2026-05-04: Senate and House actions culminating in signatures.
  • 2026-05-05: Transmitted to Governor for action.

Overall impact

  • HJR 1619 is a ceremonial memorial recognizing a high-achieving student. It has no fiscal implications, no changes to state law or policy, and does not establish new programs or duties beyond formal recognition by the Tennessee General Assembly. The measure serves to publicly honor Aidan Krauthamer’s achievements as valedictorian.

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

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