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SJR 529

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Camdyn Holbrook, Valedictorian, Stone Memorial High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Paul Bailey

The resolution publicly honors Camdyn Holbrook as Stone Memorial High School’s 2025 valedictorian and celebrates her academic achievement.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 529

Summary of Senate Joint Resolution 529 (SJR 529)

Overview
- Type: Joint Resolution (memorial)
- Title: Memorials, Academic Achievement - Camdyn Holbrook, Valedictorian, Stone Memorial High School
- Sponsor: Senator Bailey
- Purpose: To honor and commend Camdyn Holbrook as the 2025 Valedictorian of Stone Memorial High School and to extend best wishes for her future success
- Status: Signed by Governor (May 7, 2025)

What the bill does (Key Provisions)
- Establishes symbolic recognition by the Tennessee General Assembly of Camdyn Holbrook’s academic achievement and status as valedictorian for the 2025 graduating class at Stone Memorial High School.
- Contains the standard “Whereas” clauses praising Camdyn Holbrook’s academic excellence, GPA, participation in extracurricular activities, and potential for future success.
- Contains the formal “Be It Resolved” clause in which the Senate and House concur to commend and honor Camdyn Holbrook and to wish her well.
- Provides that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation, with a specific instructional clause about the copy’s formatting (omitting the final clause from the copy and presenting language after the State seal without House/Senate designation).

Who is affected
- Individual: Camdyn Holbrook (Stone Memorial High School, Valedictorian, 2025)
- Educational community: Stone Memorial High School, its students and staff
- Broader audience: Members of the Tennessee General Assembly, and the public recognizing academic achievement

Procedural and Timeline Details
- Introduced: April 22, 2025
- House/Senate actions on April 22: Adopted by Senate (Ayes 33, Nays 0); Concurred by House (Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 4); placed on consent calendars; engrossed and ready for transmission
- Transmission and signatures: Signed by Senate Speaker (April 25); Enrolled and ready for signatures (April 25); Signed by House Speaker (April 28); Transmitted to Governor (April 29)
- Governor action: Signed on May 7, 2025

Impact and significance
- This is a ceremonial, memorial gesture recognizing individual scholastic achievement. It does not create new statutory duties, obligations, or fiscal impact. The measure serves to publicly acknowledge Camdyn Holbrook’s accomplishments and to celebrate her role as a representative of academic excellence in Tennessee.

Notes
- The resolution includes the standard language about preparing an appropriate copy for presentation, with a formatting exception for the final clause.

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

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