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HJR 1627

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Brennan Burke, Salutatorian, Brentwood High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Gino Bulso

The bill ceremonial recognizes Brennan Burke as the 2026 Brentwood High School Salutatorian and commends his academic and extracurricular achievements.

Transmitted to Governor for his action.
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Bill Summary · HJR 1627

Summary of Bill: HJR 1627 (Session 114, Tennessee)

Title

House Joint Resolution 1627 (HJR 1627) honoring Brennan Burke, Salutatorian of the Brentwood High School class of 2026.

Purpose and Intent

  • The primary purpose of HJR 1627 is ceremonial: to recognize and commend Brennan Burke for achieving Salutatorian status in the 2026 graduating class at Brentwood High School.
  • The resolution expresses appreciation for Burke’s academic excellence, extracurricular involvement, and personal character, and it conveys best wishes for his future success.
  • The measure is a non-binding, symbolic gesture from the Tennessee General Assembly rather than a statute or budgetary provision.

Key Provisions and Provisions Changes

  • The bill literally designates Brennan Burke as the 2026 Brentwood High School Salutatorian.
  • It states that Burke has earned an exemplary grade point average, participated in numerous extracurricular activities, and demonstrated academic ability and ambition.
  • The resolution includes a formal statement of commendation from both the Tennessee House of Representatives and the Senate (the Senate concurring).
  • An “appropriate copy” of the resolution is to be prepared and presented to Burke. The text clarifies that the copy provided to Burke should omit the final House/Senate designation in the copy language upon request.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Individual: Brennan Burke, the 2026 Salutatorian at Brentwood High School, whose achievements are being honored.
  • Institutions: Brentwood High School (recognition of a student’s accomplishment) and the Tennessee General Assembly (authorization and publication of the resolution).
  • Public: The broader community may recognize the acknowledgment of academic achievement within the state’s education system.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction and Referral: The resolution was introduced in the House and referred to the Senate Calendar Committee.
  • House Action: The House adopted the resolution with a vote of 93 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present/not voting, and it was placed on the Senate consent calendar for 4/22/2026.
  • Senate Action: The Senate concurred in the resolution (as indicated by “Senate Concurred” in the description), ultimately authorizing the commendation.
  • Effective Date: As a joint resolution honoring a student, it is ceremonial and does not impose duties, fiscal obligations, or regulatory changes; it becomes part of the official record upon adoption and presentation.

Additional Notes

  • The bill’s sponsor is Representative Bulso, with a co-sponsor listed as Gino Bulso.
  • The text emphasizes the value of academic achievement and community pride, consistent with similar commemorations for students statewide.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to fit a specific audience (e.g., education policymakers, reporters, or school administrators) or add context about how such resolutions typically function within Tennessee’s legislative process.

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

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