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HJR 1656

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Camryn Claire Alley, Valedictorian, Cookeville High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Ryan Williams

The bill formally recognizes Camryn Claire Alley as the 2026 valedictorian of Cookeville High School through a ceremonial memorial, with no policy changes.

Transmitted to Governor for his action.
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Bill Summary · HJR 1656

Summary: House Joint Resolution 1656 (HJR 1656) – Tennessee 114th General Assembly

Title

Memorials, Academic Achievement – Camryn Claire Alley, Valedictorian, Cookeville High School

Effective date and status

  • This is a concurrent memorial resolution recognizing a student achievement.
  • Action history shows passage through both chambers and concurrence:
    • Adopted in House and Senate on 2026-04-23.
    • Concurred with Senate; resolution forwarded for final recording as appropriate.
  • The resolution is ceremonial in nature and does not create or modify law or policy.

Purpose and intent

  • To honor and recognize Camryn Claire Alley as the 2026 valedictorian of Cookeville High School.
  • To commend her for academic excellence and outstanding achievement during her high school career.
  • To express best wishes for her future success.
  • This is a traditional, symbolic recognition intended to acknowledge exemplary academic performance and to inspire other students.

Key provisions and changes

  • Provisions are largely ceremonial and descriptive, including:
    • A formal statement recognizing Camryn Alley’s status as 2026 valedictorian.
    • Language commending her diligence, academic GPA, and participation in extracurricular activities (as described in the bill text).
    • A directive that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared and presented to Camryn Alley (through proper channels) with the standard closing language omitted from the copy.
  • No substantive policy changes, funding allocations, or regulatory requirements are introduced.
  • No mandates or duties imposed on state agencies, schools, or districts beyond the ceremonial acknowledgment.

Who is affected

  • Primary beneficiary: Camryn Claire Alley, Cookeville High School’s 2026 valedictorian.
  • Indirect beneficiaries: Cookeville High School, the local school community, and the broader Tennessee educational community, which may view the recognition as a positive example of student achievement.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Presented as a House Joint Resolution and then concurred by the Senate.
  • The bill’s action history on 2026-04-23 indicates:
    • Introduction and placement on consent calendars.
    • Engrossment and transmission to the Senate.
    • Final concurrence in both chambers on the same date.
  • As a memorial resolution, it follows the customary legislative process for such recognitions and does not require/significantly alter regulatory timelines or funding cycles.

Notes

  • The bill is a non-binding tribute, common in state legislatures, designed to publicly acknowledge exceptional scholastic achievement.
  • It can be cited as part of Tennessee’s records acknowledging outstanding students and may serve to inspire peers.

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

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