Memorials, Academic Achievement - Ana Martinez Monroy, Salutatorian, Douglass High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Antonio Parkinson

Ceremonial memorial recognizing Ana Martinez Monroy as Douglass High School’s 2025 Salutatorian; honors academic excellence with no legal or fiscal effect.

Signed by Governor.

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HJR 587 – Summary

Overview

House Joint Resolution 587 (HJR 587) is a memorial resolution recognizing academic achievement. Introduced on April 7, 2025 and sponsored by Parkinson, the bill respectfully memorializes Ana Martinez Monroy as the 2025 Salutatorian of Douglass High School. As a joint resolution, its primary function is ceremonial recognition by the General Assembly, not the creation of new laws or policy.

Status and final action: The resolution was transmitted through the legislative process in April 2025 and was signed by the Governor on April 24, 2025. The sponsor is listed as Parkinson.

What the bill does

Commends and honors Ana Martinez Monroy for achieving the status of 2025 Salutatorian at Douglass High School.

Highlights Ana Monroy’s academic excellence, exemplary GPA, and involvement in extracurricular activities.

Expresses pride in her accomplishments and offers best wishes for her future success.

Includes a directive that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation. The copy language is arranged so the text appears without House or Senate designation, as is customary for memorials.

Key provisions and changes

Status as a memorial rather than law: The bill does not change statutes, funding, or regulatory authority. Its effect is symbolic recognition from the General Assembly.

Recognition scope: Focuses on Ana Monroy’s 2025 high school achievement, GPA, and extracurricular involvement, framing her success as a source of pride for family, school, and community.

Formal presentation: Provides for the preparation of a commemorative copy to be presented to Monroy or her representatives.

Who is affected

Primary: Ana Martinez Monroy (the honored student) and Douglass High School (as her affiliated school).

Secondary: Families, school community, and the broader public who benefit from recognizing local academic achievement; the General Assembly reflects on its members’ role in honoring student success.

Procedural history and timeline

2025-04-07: Introduced; placed on House consent calendar for 4/9/2025.

2025-04-09: Engrossed; adopted in the House (Ayes 89, Nays 0).

2025-04-09 to 04-14: Transmitted to Senate; placed on Senate Consent Calendar for 4/14/2025.

2025-04-14: Concurred by Senate (Ayes 32, Nays 0).

2025-04-15–04-16: Enrolled and signed by House Speaker; Senate Speaker signed.

2025-04-21: Transmitted to Governor for action.

2025-04-24: Signed by Governor.

Impact and practical implications

Ceremonial impact: Signals official recognition by the state for a high-achieving student, which can serve as a motivational example for peers and communities.

No legislative or fiscal effect: The resolution does not impose duties, authorize spending, or create statutory changes.

Note: The bill’s sponsor, the nature of the resolution, and the sequence of chamber approvals are consistent with a formal, non-binding tribute to a student achievement.