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SR 382

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Caroline Morrison, Valedictorian, Lakeland High School -

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

Tennessee Senate memorial resolution honoring Caroline Morrison, Lakeland High School valedictorian, for academic achievement through formal legislative recognition.

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Bill Summary · SR 382

Legislative bill overview

SR 382 is a memorial resolution introduced in the Tennessee Senate honoring Caroline Morrison, the valedictorian of Lakeland High School, for her academic achievement. The bill formally recognizes her accomplishment and places her achievement in the official legislative record.

Why is this important

While memorial resolutions are largely ceremonial, they serve to publicly acknowledge exceptional student achievement and can provide recognition that benefits the honoree's future academic or professional pursuits. Such resolutions also reflect institutional values regarding education and merit-based accomplishment.

Potential points of contention

  • Legislative time allocation: Some may question whether state legislative bodies should dedicate time to individual student recognition rather than focusing on substantive policy matters
  • Equity and precedent concerns: Honoring one valedictorian raises questions about whether similar recognition should be extended to other high-achieving students statewide, potentially creating an unsustainable practice
  • Selection criteria: Without clear guidelines, there may be uncertainty about what distinguishes this particular student's achievement as worthy of state-level memorialization versus other academic honors

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

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