Memorials, Academic Achievement - Belen Castro-Hair, Valedictorian, Tipton-Rosemark Academy -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Paul Rose

The resolution formally honors Belen Castro-Hair as the 2026 Valedictorian of Tipton-Rosemark Academy and recognizes her academic achievement.

Enrolled and ready for signatures

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Purpose

SR 376 is a ceremonial state Senate resolution honoring a high school student, Belen Castro-Hair, for achieving the status of Valedictorian for the Tipton-Rosemark Academy 2026 graduating class. The resolution recognizes her academic excellence and expresses commendation and best wishes from the Senate.

Key Provisions and Content

Recognition of Achievement: The resolution acknowledges Belen Castro-Hair as the 2026 Valedictorian of Tipton-Rosemark Academy.

Statement of Merit: It highlights Castro-Hair’s exemplary GPA, intellectual aptitude, and dedication demonstrated through diligent study and extracurricular involvement.

Public Recognition: The resolution commends Castro-Hair to the members of the Tennessee Senate and, by extension, to the broader Tennessee community.

Ceremonial Language: The text includes customary statements of pride for family, school, and community, and expresses best wishes for future success.

Format and Enactment: As a memorial resolution, it is a formal acknowledgment by the Senate. The resolution includes a clause about providing an appropriately prepared copy to accompany the presentation (with the final clause omitted from the copy).

Who or What Is Affected

Individual: Belen Castro-Hair, the 2026 Valedictorian at Tipton-Rosemark Academy, receives formal recognition from the Tennessee Senate.

Institutions: Tipton-Rosemark Academy and Castro-Hair’s family and community receive acknowledgment and celebratory attention.

Legislative Record: The resolution adds to the official record as a ceremonial commendation.

Procedural and Timeline Details

Introduction and Actions:

Introduced and passed on First Consideration: April 6, 2026.
Passed on Second Consideration and referred to the Senate Calendar Committee: April 9, 2026.
Adopted by the Senate: April 13, 2026 (Ayes 31, Nays 0).
Signed by Senate Speaker and enrolled for signatures: April 15, 2026.

Sponsors: Primary sponsor is Senator Paul Rose (co-sponsor) who filed and guided the resolution through the process.

Effect: The resolution becomes part of the official Senate records and serves as a formal commendation; it does not carry any fiscal impact, statutory change, or enforceable policy provisions.

Observations

The bill is a non-binding, ceremonial honor typical of academic achievement recognitions within state legislatures.

No changes to laws, funding, or state programs are proposed or enacted by SR 376; its value lies in public recognition and inspiration for students and communities.

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