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HR 244

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Colton Gage Stanley, Salutatorian, Scott County High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Kelly Keisling

HR 244 ceremonially honors Colton Gage Stanley as 2026 Salutatorian of Scott County High School for academic and extracurricular achievement.

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Bill Summary · HR 244

Summary of Bill HR 244 (Session: 114, Tennessee)

Bill Overview

  • Bill Type: House Resolution (HR)
  • Number: HR 244
  • Sponsor: Representative Kelly Keisling (Primary); co-sponsor listed
  • Jurisdiction: Tennessee
  • Subject: Memorials and recognition of academic achievement
  • Date Introduced: April 21, 2026
  • Action as of Document: Introduced and placed on House consent calendar for April 22, 2026

Purpose and Intent

  • The primary purpose of HR 244 is to honor and recognize Colton Gage Stanley for achieving the status of Salutatorian (2026) at Scott County High School.
  • The resolution acknowledges Mr. Stanley’s academic excellence, dedication, and involvement in extracurricular activities, and it conveys best wishes for his future success.
  • It serves as a formal ceremonial tribute from the Tennessee House of Representatives, highlighting local pride in student achievement.

Key Provisions and Provisions’ Impacts

  • Recognition language: The resolution explicitly commends Colton Gage Stanley for:
    • Achieving Salutatorian status for the 2026 graduating class at Scott County High School.
    • Displaying exemplary academic performance, intellectual aptitude, and ambition.
    • Participating in extracurricular activities.
  • Formality and copy: Requires that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation to the honoree, with a minor editorial clause about omitting the final clause from the copy (standard for memorial resolutions).
  • Non-binding nature: As a resolution, the measure is ceremonial and carries no statutory or fiscal changes; it formalizes recognition within state government.

Who or What Is Affected

  • Primary beneficiary: Colton Gage Stanley, 2026 Salutatorian of Scott County High School.
  • Secondary beneficiaries: Scott County High School community, families, and the broader Tennessee community that takes pride in student achievement and educational excellence.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and placement:
    • Filed for introduction on April 21, 2026.
    • Placed on the House consent calendar for a likely quick consideration on April 22, 2026.
  • Sponsor activity: Co-sponsored by Representative Kelly Keisling (with an additional sponsor listed in the record).
  • Legislative impact: No fiscal impact or statutory changes; purely ceremonial recognition.

Summary (Takeaway)

HR 244 is a ceremonial House Resolution recognizing Colton Gage Stanley as the 2026 Salutatorian of Scott County High School. It commends his academic and extracurricular achievements, notes his potential for future success, and authorizes the preparation of an official copy for presentation. The resolution serves as a formal expression of state appreciation and pride in local scholastic excellence, with no policy or budgetary implications.

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

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