WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

HJR 1508

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Calvin Richardson, Valedictorian, South-Doyle High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Elaine Davis

The resolution commends Calvin Richardson, South-Doyle High School’s 2026 valedictorian, for outstanding academics and extracurriculars.

Signed by Governor.
#academicachievement #memorials
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · HJR 1508

Summary: House Joint Resolution 1508 (HJR 1508) — Tennessee, 114th General Assembly

Purpose or Intent

  • The resolution honors and recognizes Calvin Richardson, who has been named the Valedictorian of the 2026 graduating class at South-Doyle High School.
  • It expresses commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly for his academic achievements and wishes him success in the future.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Declares that Calvin Richardson, as South-Doyle High School’s 2026 Valedictorian, is to be commended for his outstanding academic performance.
  • The resolution highlights:
    • His exemplary grade point average.
    • Participation in numerous extracurricular activities.
    • Diligent study, steadiness during examinations, and commitment of time and talent.
    • Perceived potential for future success based on academic aptitude and ambition.
  • It states the legislative intention to honor him by presenting an appropriate copy of the resolution.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primary subject: Calvin Richardson, a student at South-Doyle High School.
  • The recognition is symbolic, delivered by both the Tennessee House of Representatives and the Senate (the resolution concurring between chambers).
  • The act does not change laws, allocate funds, or create new programs; it is a ceremonial commendation.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Sponsorship:
    • Primary sponsor: Representative (last name) Davis.
    • Co-sponsor: Senator Elaine Davis (listed as co-sponsor on the bill’s details).
  • Action history:
    • Filed for introduction on 2026-04-17.
    • Placed on the House consent calendar for consideration on 2026-04-21.
    • Consents from both chambers are implied by wording “The Senate concurring.”
  • Final form: The resolution includes a provision to omit the final House/Senate designation on a copy prepared for presentation.

Additional Notes

  • This type of bill is a non-substantive commemorative resolution. It serves to publicly acknowledge and celebrate an individual student’s achievement.
  • The language emphasizes pride at the family, school, and community level and wishes for continued success.

If you’d like, I can adjust the summary to emphasize different aspects (e.g., more detail on ceremonial language, or compare with typical HJR commemorations).

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

Sign in to ask a question.