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HJR 1598

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Avery Rowlett, Top Ten Senior, Collinwood High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Kip Capley

Ceremonially commends Avery Rowlett as a 2026 Top Ten Senior at Collinwood High School for high academic achievement and plans to study dental hygiene.

Signed by Senate Speaker
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Bill Summary · HJR 1598

Summary of House Joint Resolution 1598 (HJR 1598) – Tennessee, 114th General Assembly

Purpose

  • The bill honors and recognizes Avery Rowlett, noting her achievement as a 2026 Top Ten Senior at Collinwood High School.
  • It expresses commendation and best wishes for Avery Rowlett’s future academic and professional endeavors.

Key Provisions

  • Formal recognition by both House and Senate (the General Assembly) of Avery Rowlett’s status as a 2026 Top Ten Senior.
  • A statement of admiration for her academic excellence, GPA (stated as 96.923), and participation in extracurricular activities.
  • Acknowledgment that Avery Rowlett plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene.
  • The resolution requests that an official copy be prepared and presented, with a standard clause about formatting upon request.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Avery Rowlett: The individual recipient of the honor.
  • Collinwood High School: Mentioned as the school of the honoree; the recognition reflects on the school in the context of contributing to student achievement.
  • Tennessee General Assembly: Places the resolution on record as an official commendation; no statutory changes or funding implications are indicated.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Sponsor: Representative Capley; Co-sponsor: Kip Capley.
  • Legislative action sequence:
    • Introduced and filed (April 22, 2026).
    • Engrossed and transmitted to the Senate (April 22, 2026).
    • House action: Adopted (April 22, 2026); placed on consent calendar for April 22.
    • Senate action: Concurred (April 23, 2026) with all ayes; placed on Senate Consent Calendar for April 23.
    • Final concurrence: The resolution passed with unanimous votes (Ayes 32, Nays 0 in the Senate; contemporaneous House actions show broad bipartisan support).
  • The bill does not create new law or spending; it is a ceremonial recognition resolution.

Impact and Significance

  • Symbolic: Provides formal, statewide recognition of an individual student’s academic achievement.
  • Educational/community impact: Highlights the value placed on high academic performance and service in extracurriculars; can reflect positively on Collinwood High School and the local community.
  • No regulatory, budgetary, or policy changes are associated with this resolution.

Quick Take

HJR 1598 is a ceremonial resolution commending Avery Rowlett for being named a 2026 Top Ten Senior at Collinwood High School, detailing her high academic performance and future plans, and expressing best wishes. It reflects bipartisan approval and a procedural path typical of memorial resolutions recognizing notable students.

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

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