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SJR 1126

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Amarissa Jayne Grinder, Top Ten Senior, Lewis County High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Joey Hensley

Ceremonial resolution recognizing Amarissa Jayne Grinder as a 2026 Top Ten Senior at Lewis County High School for her academic achievements, leadership, and future plans.

Transmitted to Governor for action.
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Bill Summary · SJR 1126

Summary: Senate Joint Resolution 1126 (SJR 1126) — Tennessee, 114th General Assembly

Overview

  • Type of bill: Memorial/recognition resolution
  • Sponsor: Senator Hensley (with co-sponsor Senator Joey Hensley listed as co-sponsor in the record)
  • Session/Jurisdiction: Tennessee, Senate Joint Resolution 1126, 114th General Assembly
  • Subject: Honors Amarissa Jayne Grinder, Lewis County High School, for being a 2026 Top Ten Senior

Purpose and intent

  • To publicly commend and recognize Amarissa Jayne Grinder for outstanding academic achievement as a 2026 Top Ten Senior at Lewis County High School.
  • To acknowledge Grinder’s scholastic excellence, leadership roles, awards, extracurricular involvement, and future plans.
  • To express the General Assembly’s admiration and best wishes for Grinder’s continued success.

Key provisions and content

  • Recognition of achievement: Declares that Amarissa Grinder has distinguished herself academically and is among the top ten seniors in the 2026 graduating class.
  • Summary of accomplishments:
    • Maintained an exemplary grade point average.
    • Participated actively in extracurricular activities.
    • Held leadership roles: drum major for the Spirit of the High Forest Lewis County Marching Band; sergeant at arms of BETA Club; vice president and treasurer of Anchor Club.
    • Earned subject-area awards (notably highest grades in biology and Spanish in multiple years).
  • Academic and career plans: Plans to attend Middle Tennessee State University to study allied health science and music; aspires to attend medical school and become a plastic surgeon.
  • Personal interests: Hobbies include fishing, reading, playing instruments, community service, video games, 3D modeling, and tinkering with small parts.
  • Impact and significance: Frames Grinder’s achievements as a source of pride for her family, school, and community; positions her as a role model for academic excellence.

Affected parties

  • Primary beneficiary: Amarissa Jayne Grinder.
  • Secondary beneficiaries: Lewis County High School, the local community, and schools within Tennessee as part of a broader tradition of recognizing student achievement.
  • No direct fiscal or regulatory impact on state agencies or requirements; this is a ceremonial resolution.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction/Filed: April 14, 2026
  • First Consideration (Passed): April 15, 2026
  • As a memorial resolution, it serves as a formal commendation rather than creating enforceable requirements or spending.
  • The text indicates that an official copy of the resolution would be prepared for presentation, with conventional formatting and seals.

Bottom-line

SJR 1126 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Amarissa Jayne Grinder’s status as a 2026 Top Ten Senior at Lewis County High School, detailing her academic achievements, leadership roles, awards, future plans, and personal interests, and extending best wishes for her continued success.

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

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