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SJR 391

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Cade Deterding, Valedictorian, Rossview High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Ceremonial Tennessee Senate resolution commends Cade Deterding as 2025 Rossview High School valedictorian, recognizing his achievements with no legal or fiscal impact.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 391

Summary of Senate Joint Resolution 391 (SJR 391)

Overview

SJR 391 is a Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution commemorating Cade Deterding as the 2025 Valedictorian of Rossview High School. The resolution is ceremonial in nature, recognizing scholastic achievement and extending best wishes for the student’s future. It is a joint resolution, sponsored by Powers, and has been signed by the Governor.

Purpose and Intent

  • Honor Cade Deterding for outstanding academic achievement as the 2025 Rossview High School Valedictorian.
  • Acknowledge his demonstrated GPA, discipline during exams, and commitment to academics alongside participation in extracurricular activities.
  • Celebrate the contributions of Deterding’s family, school, and community, and convey best wishes for his future success.
  • Serve as a formal, non-binding commendation from the General Assembly recognizing merit and academic excellence.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution states that Cade Deterding is the 2025 Valedictorian of Rossview High School.
  • It characterizes his high school career as exemplary, noting his GPA and involvement in extracurricular activities.
  • The General Assembly commends and honors Deterding and extends best wishes for his future.
  • The resolution includes language to prepare an appropriate copy for presentation; it may be presented without House or Senate designation after appropriate requests to the clerk.
  • As a memorial/ceremonial resolution, it does not create or modify law, nor does it impose fiscal or regulatory requirements.

Affected Parties

  • Cade Deterding (the honoree)
  • Family, Rossview High School, and the school community
  • The Tennessee General Assembly (as the presenting body of the commendation)
  • No direct fiscal impact or statutory changes are associated with this resolution

Timeline and Procedural Highlights

  • Introduced: April 2, 2025
  • Passed First Consideration: April 3, 2025
  • Engrossed / Ready for transmission: April 10, 2025
  • Passed Senate on Second Consideration: April 7–8, 2025
  • Concurred (Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0): April 15, 2025
  • Enrolled and ready for signatures: April 17, 2025
  • Signed by Senate Speaker: April 17, 2025
  • Transmitted to Governor for action: April 21, 2025
  • Signed by Governor: April 24, 2025

Notes

  • The bill is ceremonial and does not alter statutes or create fiscal obligations.
  • The resolution is a formal expression of commendation and best wishes accompanying the privilege of recognizing a student for academic achievement.

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

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