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HJR 615

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Branden Partson, Valedictorian, Cordova High School -

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

A ceremonial Tennessee memorial honoring Branden Partson as Cordova High School’s 2025 valedictorian; it conveys commendation and best wishes, with no legal or fiscal impact.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 615

Summary: House Joint Resolution 615 (HJR 615)

HJR 615 is a ceremonial, joint resolution by the Tennessee General Assembly honoring Branden Partson as Cordova High School’s 2025 valedictorian. The measure is a formal expression of commendation and best wishes, rather than a bill that changes law or creates new programs.

Purpose and Intent

  • Recognizes Branden Partson for achieving the status of valedictorian at Cordova High School for the 2025 graduating class.
  • Emphasizes Partson’s academic excellence, dedication, and potential, and conveys pride from the General Assembly, his school, family, and community.
  • Serves as an official record of appreciation and a symbolic gesture of encouragement for Partson’s future endeavors.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution states that the General Assembly commends and honors Branden Partson and extends best wishes for his future success.
  • A copy of the resolution is to be prepared and presented appropriately.
  • The language following the state seal is to appear without House or Senate designation on the copy, as specified in the final clause.
  • As a memorial, the resolution acknowledges achievement and does not impose regulatory or fiscal requirements.

Who/What is Affected

  • Branden Partson, Cordova High School’s 2025 valedictorian.
  • Cordova High School community, Partson’s family, and supporters who take pride in academic achievement.
  • The Tennessee General Assembly as the body issuing the commendation.

Procedural and Timeline Highlights

  • Introduced: April 9, 2025.
  • House actions: Filed for introduction (4/9); placed on consent calendar (4/10); engrossed/adopted (4/10); transmitted to the Senate (4/10); sponsor added (4/17); concurrence in the Senate (4/17).
  • Senate actions: Referred/placed on consent calendars (mid-April); concurred (4/17); enrolled and forwarded for signature (4/23); Senate and House leaders signed (4/23).
  • Final action: Signed by the Governor on April 29, 2025.
  • Effective date: As a memorial, it becomes part of the official record upon governor’s signature; it does not create ongoing statutory obligations.

Fiscal and Policy Impact

  • No fiscal impact or policy changes are associated with a memorial resolution.
  • Purely ceremonial, intended to recognize individual achievement and inspire continued academic excellence.

Overall, HJR 615 provides a formal, non-binding honor from Tennessee’s legislature to celebrate Branden Partson’s academic achievement and to highlight the value placed on scholastic success within the Cordova High School community.

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

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