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HJR 1625

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Claire Zhang, Valedictorian, Brentwood High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Gino Bulso

Ceremonial recognition of Claire Zhang as Brentwood High School’s 2026 valedictorian, commending her academic excellence and best wishes for her future.

Transmitted to Governor for his action.
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Bill Summary · HJR 1625

Summary of Bill: House Joint Resolution 1625 (HJR 1625)

Session and Jurisdiction

  • Session: 114th Tennessee General Assembly
  • Jurisdiction: Tennessee
  • Sponsor: Representative Bulso (Co-sponsor: Senator Gino Bulso listed as co-sponsor; standard formatting shows cross-chamber sponsorship)

Title

Memorials, Academic Achievement – Claire Zhang, Valedictorian, Brentwood High School

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill is a memorial resolution recognizing and honoring an individual student.
  • Specifically commends Claire Zhang for attaining the position of Valedictorian for the Brentwood High School 2026 graduating class.
  • Reflects appreciation for academic excellence, diligence, and contributions to the school and community.
  • The resolution expresses best wishes for Claire Zhang’s future success.

Key Provisions

  • Formal recognition and commendation by both the Tennessee House of Representatives and the Senate (with concurrence in the resolution).

  • The resolution includes:

    • Acknowledgment of Claire Zhang’s outstanding academic achievement.
    • Notation of her status as the 2026 Brentwood High School Valedictorian.
    • General statements about her abilities, governance, and impact on family, school, and community.
    • A provision that an official copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation, with a minor formatting clause about the copy’s language (omission of the final clause referencing House/Senate designation in the copy).

Who or What Would Be Affected

  • Primary Beneficiary/Subject: Claire Zhang ( Brentwood High School, class of 2026).
  • Secondary Beneficiaries: Brentwood High School community, Claire Zhang’s family, and the broader school-district community who gain formal public recognition of student achievement.
  • Governmental Impact: No change in law, no funding, no regulatory reforms; it is a ceremonial/recognition measure.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced and read, then set for consideration on consent calendars.
  • Action History (highlights):
    • April 22, 2026: Introduced, placed on House consent calendar; engrossed and ready for transmission to the Senate.
    • April 22, 2026: House adopted the resolution with a near-unanimous vote (Ayes 93, Nays 0).
    • April 22–23, 2026: Transmitted to the Senate; placed on Senate consent calendar for April 23, 2026.
    • April 23, 2026: Senate concurred (Ayes 32, Nays 0) and placed on Senate consent calendar.
  • The bill is a memorial resolution, which requires no appropriation or change in law and serves as ceremonial recognition.

Summary Assessment

  • HJR 1625 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Claire Zhang as the 2026 Valedictorian of Brentwood High School. It highlights her academic excellence and community impact and seeks to publicly commend her achievement with best wishes for her future. There are no substantive policy changes, fiscal provisions, or regulatory modifications associated with this bill.

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

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