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HJR 407

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Cameron Marrisett, Top Ten Senior, Hampshire Unit School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Kip Capley

The bill formally commends Cameron Marrisett as a 2025 Top Ten Senior for academic excellence and community involvement, with no policy changes.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 407

Summary of HJR 407 (Memorials, Academic Achievement – Cameron Marrisett)

Overview

  • Bill Type: Joint Resolution (memorial)
  • Subject: Academic achievement; memorializing a student
  • Bill Number: HJR 407
  • Title: Memorials, Academic Achievement - Cameron Marrisett, Top Ten Senior, Hampshire Unit School
  • Current Status: Signed by Governor (April 7, 2025)
  • Introduced: March 18, 2025
  • Sponsor: Capley
  • Chamber Action: Passed both houses and transmitted to the Governor; Governor signed on 4/7/2025

Purpose and Intent

  • To honor and recognize Cameron Marrisett for being named a 2025 Top Ten Senior at Hampshire Unit School.
  • To acknowledge Marrisett’s academic excellence, extracurricular involvement, community service, and clear post-high-school plan.
  • To convey the General Assembly’s respect, commendation, and best wishes for his future success.

Key Provisions

  • Formal commendation of Cameron Marrisett as a 2025 Hampshire Unit School Top Ten Senior.
  • Recognition of:
    • Outstanding academic achievement and a strong GPA.
    • Participation in extracurricular activities (Beta Club, baseball).
    • Volunteer service with the local youth baseball league.
    • Future plans to attend Columbia State Community College to pursue a career as a Tennessee highway patrol officer.
  • Expressions of pride and gratitude from the General Assembly to Marrisett and his supporters (parents, school, and community).
  • A directive that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation; the copy language is customary for memorial resolutions.
  • The language confirms ceremonial recognition and goodwill, rather than creating binding policy or funding.

Individuals and Entities Affected

  • Primary: Cameron Marrisett (recipient of the commendation)
  • Secondary: Hampshire Unit School, Marrisett’s family and community
  • No policy or funding changes: The resolution is ceremonial and does not alter laws or allocate resources.

Timeline and Procedural Details

  • 2025-03-18: Bill introduced
  • 2025-03-24: House adopted (Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0)
  • 2025-03-25 to 2025-03-31: Transitions between House and Senate; sponsor addition and concurrence
  • 2025-04-02: Senate and House leaders signed/enrolled; transmission to Governor
  • 2025-04-03: Transmitted to Governor for action
  • 2025-04-07: Governor signed the resolution into law

Impact and Practical Effect

  • Public recognition that contributes to the record of achievement for the student and his community.
  • Serves as a formal nod from state government to celebrate academic and extracurricular success.
  • No regulatory changes, budget implications, or enforcement responsibilities accompany this memorial.

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

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