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HJR 1453

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Amelia Gay, Valedictorian, Cannon County High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Michael Hale

The bill formally commends Amelia Gay as Cannon County High School’s 2026 valedictorian, honoring her achievement with statewide ceremonial recognition.

Placed on Senate Consent Calendar for 4/22/2026
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Bill Summary · HJR 1453

Summary: House Joint Resolution 1453 (HJR 1453) — Tennessee, 114th General Assembly

Purpose

  • To honor and recognize Amelia Gay, who has been named Valedictorian of the 2026 graduating class at Cannon County High School.
  • The resolution expresses commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly and extends best wishes for Amelia Gay’s future.

Key Provisions

  • Official commendation: The bill states that the House of Representatives, with the Senate concurring, commends Amelia Gay for her academic achievement as Cannon County High School’s 2026 Valedictorian.
  • Public expression: It invites formal recognition and portrays the accolade as a matter of statewide pride.
  • Formal copy and presentation: The resolution notes that an appropriate copy should be prepared for presentation, with a standard clause about the copy’s formatting (the language immediately following the State seal should appear without House or Senate designation in the copy, as is typical for joint resolutions memorializing individuals).

Who/What is Affected

  • Primary beneficiary: Amelia Gay, the 2026 valedictorian of Cannon County High School.
  • Institutional impact: Cannon County High School and the local community receive formal statewide recognition via the General Assembly’s endorsement.
  • No regulatory or fiscal changes: The resolution does not create duties, impose costs, or alter laws or policies. It is a ceremonial acknowledgment.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction and filing: The bill was introduced and filed on April 15, 2026.
  • Status and action: It was placed on the House consent calendar for April 16, 2026, and subsequently engrossed (ready for transmission to the Senate) on April 16, 2026.
  • Adoption: The resolution was adopted by the House on April 16, 2026, with a vote of 92 in favor, 0 against, and 0 present not voting (PNV). It is indicated as a concurrent resolution, requiring Senate concurrence (which is noted as “Senate concurring” in the text).

Additional context

  • Sponsor: Representative Hale, with Co-sponsor Michael Hale.
  • Nature of bill: A memorializing resolution, purely ceremonial in nature, used to publicly commend a student for achievement.

Why it matters

  • Ceremonial recognition for outstanding students can highlight academic excellence at the local level and reflect positively on the involved school community.
  • Demonstrates the Legislature’s role in publicly honoring achievements and preserving local success stories as part of state-wide pride.

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