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HJR 1368

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Aileen Nguyen, Valedictorian, Marshall County High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Todd Warner

Commends Aileen Nguyen as Marshall County High School’s 2026 valedictorian, recognizing academic excellence and presenting an official copy of the resolution.

Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
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Bill Summary · HJR 1368

Summary of Bill: HJR 1368 (HJR1368) – Tennessee, 114th General Assembly

Title

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Aileen Nguyen, Valedictorian, Marshall County High School

Bill Status and Intent

  • Type: House Joint Resolution (HJR)
  • Sponsor: Rep. Warner; Co-sponsor: Rep. Todd Warner
  • Purpose: To commend and honor a high school student, Aileen Nguyen, for achieving the status of valedictorian for the 2026 graduating class at Marshall County High School.

Main Purpose

  • Public recognition of outstanding academic achievement by a Tennessee student.
  • Acknowledges the student’s diligence, academic excellence, and potential future success.
  • Expresses pride and best wishes from the Tennessee General Assembly for the student, her family, school, and community.

Key Provisions

  • Formal commendation: The General Assembly recognizes Aileen Nguyen as the 2026 Valedictorian of Marshall County High School.
  • Statement of achievement: Highlights Nguyen’s exceptional GPA, academic record, and involvement in extracurricular activities (as described in the resolution text).
  • Official courtesy: Requires the preparation of an appropriate copy of the resolution to be presented to Nguyen.
  • Language clause: The final clause of the resolution, upon proper request, may be presented without House or Senate designation.

Who/What is Affected

  • Primary beneficiary: Aileen Nguyen, the named valedictorian.
  • Secondary beneficiaries: Marshall County High School, her family, and the Marshall County community, which receive formal recognition by the state legislature.
  • No direct changes to laws, policies, or state programs; instead, a ceremonial/recognition action.

Procedural/Timelines

  • Introduction and passage: The resolution passed the House with a vote of 90 ayes, 0 nays, 3 present not voting (PNV) and moved to the Senate Calendar Committee.
  • Status timeline:
    • Introduced and filed: 2026-04-13
    • Engrossed and ready for transmission to the Senate: 2026-04-14
    • House action: Adopted and sent to Senate: 2026-04-14
    • Senate concurrence anticipated via standard joint-resolution process (not specified beyond referral); final presentation would be formal to the student.

Summary Conclusion

HJR 1368 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and honoring Aileen Nguyen as the 2026 valedictorian of Marshall County High School. It publicly commends her academic achievement, expresses pride from the General Assembly, and arranges for an official copy of the resolution to be presented to Nguyen. The measure is non-binding and serves as a formal honor rather than policy change.

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

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