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HJR 1370

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Austin Haffner, Top Ten Senior, Cornersville High School -

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

Tennessee honors Austin Haffner as a 2026 Top Ten Senior from Cornersville High School for academic excellence, leadership, and character.

Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
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Bill Summary · HJR 1370

Summary of Bill: HJR 1370 (Session 114, Tennessee)

Title

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Austin Haffner, Top Ten Senior, Cornersville High School

Purpose and Intent

  • To commend and honor Austin Haffner for being named a 2026 Top Ten Senior at Cornersville High School.
  • To acknowledge his academic excellence, hard work, and leadership, and to extend best wishes for his future success.
  • The resolution expresses the General Assembly’s appreciation for the student’s achievements and serves as a formal recognition by the state.

Key Provisions

  • Officially designates and commends Austin Haffner as a 2026 Top Ten Senior from Cornersville High School.
  • Statements highlight:
    • His distinguished academic record (high GPA).
    • Participation in extracurricular activities.
    • Positive personal qualities such as diligence, composure, and commitment.
  • The resolution notes that this recognition is a source of pride for his family, school, and community.
  • The bill directs that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation.

Who/What is Affected

  • Primary beneficiary: Austin Haffner (student) and Cornersville High School, with recognition by the Tennessee General Assembly.
  • Indirect beneficiaries: Family, school, and local community members who take pride in and support the student’s achievement.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Sponsor: Representative Warner (co-sponsor: Todd Warner, as indicated in the action history).
  • Status and actions:
    • Introduced and filed for introduction on April 13, 2026.
    • Placed on the House consent calendar for April 14, 2026; adopted unanimously in the House (Ayes 90, Nays 0, Present Not Voting 3).
    • Engrossed and transmitted to the Senate on April 14, 2026.
    • Referred to the Senate Calendar Committee on April 15, 2026.
  • This is a concurrent resolution, memorializing the recognition by both chambers of the Tennessee General Assembly.

Remarks

  • This bill is ceremonial in nature and does not alter law or public policy; it serves to publicly honor a student’s achievement.
  • The resolution codifies the acknowledgment in state records and ensures public recognition in the official record.

If you’d like, I can compare this resolution to typical HJR memorials to highlight common language and structure, or provide a plain-language briefing for non-legislative audiences.

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

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