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SJR 1177

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Barrett Lemons, Valedictorian, Central High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Richard Briggs

The bill formally commends Barrett Lemons as Central High School’s 2026 valedictorian for exceptional academics, discipline, and extracurricular involvement.

Transmitted to Governor for action.
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Bill Summary · SJR 1177

Summary of Senate Joint Resolution 1177 (SJR 1177), 114th Tennessee General Assembly

Overview

  • Type: Senate Joint Resolution (congratulatory/commendation)
  • Sponsor: Senator Richard Briggs (primary), with co-sponsor
  • Jurisdiction: Tennessee
  • Session: 114th
  • Title: Memorials, Academic Achievement - Barrett Lemons, Valedictorian, Central High School
  • Date Filed: April 20, 2026

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution serves to honor and recognize Barrett Lemons as the Valedictorian of the 2026 graduating class at Central High School.
  • It expresses commendation for Lemons’s academic excellence, exceptional scholastic achievement, and participation in extracurricular activities.
  • The resolution reflects a customary ceremonial acknowledgment by the Tennessee General Assembly of a student who has attained the highest academic honors for their class.

Key Provisions and Provisions’ Effects

  • Commendation and Recognition: The core provision is a formal expression of appreciation and recognition from both chambers of the Tennessee General Assembly.
  • Statement of Achievement: It notes Lemons’s high-grade point average, academic aptitude, disciplined study, examination performance, and community/school impact.
  • Ceremonial Copy of Resolution: The bill specifies that an appropriate copy of the resolution should be prepared, with a standard final clause about its presentation (omitting the House/Senate designation on the copy once requested).

Who Is Affected

  • Primary recipient: Barrett Lemons (the Central High School valedictorian for 2026).
  • Secondary beneficiaries: Central High School community, Lemons’s family and supporters, and the broader Tennessee educational community that recognizes student achievement.
  • Institutions involved: Central High School (local education institution) and the Tennessee General Assembly (state legislative body).

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • Status: Filed for introduction on April 20, 2026.
  • Process: As a memorial/commendation, it would move through the normal legislative concurrent resolution process, typically requiring approval by both Senate and House members.
  • Effective Date: Such resolutions become official upon passage and signing (or concurrent acceptance per legislative rules). They are symbolic and ceremonial, with no direct fiscal or policy changes.

Notable Details

  • The resolution emphasizes Barrett Lemons’s “exemplary grade point average,” “diligent study,” “steady composure during examinations,” and involvement in extracurricular activities.
  • The document frames the recognition as a source of pride for Lemons’s family, school, and community and as a matter deserving respect and commendation by the General Assembly.

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