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HJR 1590

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Brianca Divine, Top Ten Senior, Mt. Pleasant High School -

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

Ceremonial Tennessee resolution recognizing Brianca Divine as a 2026 Mt. Pleasant High School Top Ten Senior and applauding her academic success and extracurricular involvement.

Signed by Senate Speaker
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Bill Summary · HJR 1590

Summary: House Joint Resolution 1590 (HJR 1590) – Tennessee 114th General Assembly

Purpose

HJR 1590 honors Brianca Divine, a 2026 Top Ten Senior at Mt. Pleasant High School, recognizing her academic achievement and expressing commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly. The resolution serves as a ceremonial tribute rather than substantive policy.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Declares appreciation for Brianca Divine’s academic excellence and status as a Top Ten Senior for the 2026 graduating class at Mt. Pleasant High School.
  • Commends Divine for:
    • Maintaining an exemplary grade point average.
    • Participation in extracurricular activities.
    • Demonstrating intellectual aptitude, ambition, and dedication to excellence.
  • Directs that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation.
  • The language allowing the copy to appear without House or Senate designation is included in the final clause of the resolution, per standard ceremonial formatting.

Who or What Would Be Affected

  • Brianca Divine: Acknowledged and honored by the General Assembly.
  • Mt. Pleasant High School and the local community: Receive recognition for their student’s achievement.
  • General public: Gains visibility of student achievement as a matter of statewide commendation.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Background: The resolution passed through House consideration, then moved to the Senate.
  • Action history indicates:
    • Introduced and placed on the House consent calendar.
    • Adopted by the House (April 22, 2026) with a near-unanimous vote (Ayes 93, Nays 0, PNV 0).
    • Referred to the Senate; placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (April 23, 2026).
    • Concurred by the Senate (April 23, 2026) with a vote of Ayes 32, Nays 0.
  • Effective date: Ceremonial recognition takes effect upon final adoption by both chambers (no substantive policy impact or effective regulatory changes).

Observations

  • This is a tribute bill (non-binding, ceremonial) intended to publicly honor a student for academic achievement.
  • There are no fiscal implications, regulatory changes, or governing requirements imposed on individuals or institutions.
  • The sponsor listed is Capley, with Kip Capley as a co-sponsor.

Bottom Line

HJR 1590 is a formal resolution recognizing Brianca Divine’s status as a 2026 Mt. Pleasant High School Top Ten Senior, applauding her academic success and extracurricular involvement, and expressing best wishes for her future. The measure serves as a ceremonial commendation from Tennessee’s General Assembly.

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

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