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HJR 1371

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Brooks Sneed, Top Ten Senior, Cornersville High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Todd Warner

The resolution ceremonially honors Brooks Sneed for being named a 2026 Top Ten Senior at Cornersville High School.

Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
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Bill Summary · HJR 1371

Summary of House Joint Resolution 1371 (HJR 1371) – Tennessee 114th General Assembly

Purpose

  • HJR 1371 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and honoring a individual student, Brooks Sneed, for being named a 2026 Top Ten Senior at Cornersville High School.
  • The resolution expresses commendation and best wishes for the student’s future.

Key Provisions and Provisions Changes

  • Formal recognition: The Tennessee House of Representatives (and Senate concurrence) commends Brooks Sneed for academic achievement as a 2026 Top Ten Senior.
  • Status and form: The resolution serves as an official expression of appreciation from the General Assembly, suitable for presentation to the student.
  • Language and presentation: Includes standard language acknowledging the student’s accomplishments, the honor she has earned, and the pride it brings to family, school, and community.

Who or What is Affected

  • Primary beneficiary: Brooks Sneed, a student at Cornersville High School.
  • Indirect beneficiaries: Family, school community, and Cornersville High School, through public recognition and celebration of academic achievement.
  • Legislative impact: No substantive policy changes, funding, or programmatic modifications; this is a ceremonial acknowledgment.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction and sponsorship: Co-sponsored by Todd Warner; author listed as a sponsor.
  • Timeline of actions:
    • 2026-04-13: Introduced and placed on House consent calendar; sponsor additions recorded.
    • 2026-04-13: Adopted on the House consent calendar with votes: Ayes 90, Nays 0, Present Not Voting (PNV) 3.
    • 2026-04-14: Engrossed and ready for transmission to the Senate; referred to Senate Calendar Committee.
    • 2026-04-15: Received by the Senate; referred to the appropriate committee (calendar-related action recorded).
  • Final form: The resolution, after Senate concurrence, would be presented in its final form with an appropriate ceremonial copy.

Additional Notes

  • The bill is purely commemorative and does not create, authorize, or alter any law, program, or funding.
  • It serves as a formal nod from Tennessee's General Assembly to celebrate a student’s academic achievement and to publicly acknowledge excellence in education.

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