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HJR 650

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Chloe Hance, Salutatorian, Cosby High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Jeremy Faison

Memorializes Chloe Hance as Cosby High School's 2025 Salutatorian, commending her high GPA and achievements; a ceremonial recognition with no new laws or budget impact.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 650

Summary of HJR 650 (2025)

Overview

  • Bill Type: House Joint Resolution (joint memorial)
  • Title: Memorials, Academic Achievement – Chloe Hance, Salutatorian, Cosby High School
  • Sponsor: Faison (primary)
  • Introduced: April 15, 2025
  • Status: Signed by Governor (May 5, 2025)
  • Subject: Academic Achievement, Memorials

HJR 650 memorializes Chloe Hance for being named the 2025 Salutatorian of Cosby High School and commends her academic achievement and potential.

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution recognizes Chloe Hance’s academic excellence during her high school career.
  • It commends her for achieving a high grade point average, participating in extracurricular activities, and demonstrating intellectual aptitude and ambition.
  • It expresses the General Assembly’s best wishes for her future success and presents the recognition as a source of pride for her family, school, and community.

Key Provisions

  • Commendation of Chloe Hance: The General Assembly “hereby commend and honor” the 2025 Cosby High School Salutatorian and extend best wishes for a happy, successful future.
  • Background Statements: The resolution notes Hance’s exemplary GPA, diligence in study, composure during examinations, and involvement in extracurricular activities.
  • Ceremonial Language: Includes standard memorial language praising achievement and future potential.
  • Presentation Clause: An appropriate copy of the resolution will be prepared for presentation, with the final formatting described (language following the State seal appears without House or Senate designation).

Note: As a memorial joint resolution, the bill does not enact new law or fiscal changes; its effect is ceremonial recognition.

Who Is Affected

  • Primary: Chloe Hance, and by extension Cosby High School and its community (family, staff, classmates).
  • Secondary: General Assembly and the public, through recognition of student achievement.

Procedural Timeline and Legislative Journey

  • 4/15/2025: Introduced and filed; placed on H. consent calendar.
  • 4/16/2025: Engrossed and adopted by the House; vote was 96 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 PNV.
  • 4/21/2025: Concurred by the Senate (Ayes 33, Nays 0).
  • 4/24–4/28/2025: Enrolled; ready for signature; transmitted to Governor.
  • 4/28/2025: Transmitted to Governor for action.
  • 5/5/2025: Signed by Governor.

Impact and Implications

  • No statutory changes or fiscal impact; primarily symbolic recognition.
  • May contribute to public acknowledgment of student achievement and morale within Cosby High School and the broader community.
  • Serves as a formal record of commendation in state legislative history.

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

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