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HJR 1447

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Caitlin Dodd, Top Ten Senior, Cannon County High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Michael Hale

Ceremonially recognizes Caitlin Dodd as a 2026 Cannon County High School Top Ten Senior, commend­ing her academic achievement and wishing her future success.

Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
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Bill Summary · HJR 1447

Summary: House Joint Resolution 1447 (HJR 1447) – Tennessee 114th General Assembly

Purpose

  • HJR 1447 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and commending Caitlin Dodd for being named a 2026 Top Ten Senior at Cannon County High School.
  • The resolution intends to honor her academic achievement and acknowledge the pride she brings to her family, school, and community.

Key Provisions and Content

  • The resolution states that Caitlin Dodd has demonstrated outstanding academic success, including a strong GPA and participation in extracurricular activities.
  • It affirms that her achievements reflect intellectual aptitude, ambition, and dedication to excellence.
  • The resolution expresses best wishes for Dodd’s future success.
  • The formal action includes an instruction that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation, with a standard clause about presentation language (omitting House/Senate designation on copies).

Who/What is Affected

  • The primary beneficiary and subject of the resolution is Caitlin Dodd, Cannon County High School.
  • Indirect beneficiaries include Dodd’s family, Cannon County High School, and the local community, which receive formal acknowledgment of her achievements.
  • No changes to law, policy, or government programs are proposed; this is a ceremonial honor.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Sponsor: Representative Michael Hale (co-sponsor listed, per metadata).
  • Status:
    • Introduced and filed on April 15, 2026.
    • Placed on the House consent calendar for April 16, 2026.
    • Engrossed and ready for transmission to the Senate on April 16, 2026.
    • Passed the House unanimously (Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 0) on April 16, 2026.
  • Final step for ceremonial effect: The resolution would be transmitted to the Senate for concurrence; if adopted, an official copy would be prepared for presentation.

Notes

  • This bill does not contain monetary allocations, programmatic changes, or regulatory modifications.
  • It serves as a formal, bipartisan commendation rather than a policy measure.

Bottom Line

HJR 1447 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Caitlin Dodd as a 2026 Cannon County High School Top Ten Senior, congratulating her on academic excellence, and sending best wishes for her future. It passed the Tennessee House of Representatives and awaits Senate action for final concurrence.

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

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