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SR 391

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Cortez Williams, Valedictorian, Fayette-Ware High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Page Walley

The resolution ceremonially recognizes Cortez Williams as Fayette-Ware High School’s 2026 valedictorian and extends best wishes for his future success.

Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
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Bill Summary · SR 391

Summary of Senate Resolution 391 (SR 391) – Tennessee 114th General Assembly

Purpose

  • To honor and recognize Cortez Williams, the 2026 Valedictorian of Fayette-Ware High School.
  • Public expression of commendation from the Tennessee Senate for academic achievement and exemplary scholastic effort.

Key Provisions

  • Formal resolution recognizing Cortez Williams as the Fayette-Ware High School 2026 valedictorian.
  • Commendation of Williams’s academic excellence, GPA, and participation in extracurricular activities.
  • Expression of best wishes for Williams’s future success.
  • "Be It Resolved" clause includes authorization for preparing an appropriate copy of the resolution to be presented.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • Cortez Williams: formally recognized and commended by the Tennessee Senate.
  • Fayette-Ware High School and its community: acknowledged for producing a high-achieving student.
  • State of Tennessee: receives a ceremonial acknowledgment through a Senate resolution.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Filed for introduction: April 6, 2026.
  • Introduced and first considered: April 9, 2026.
  • Passed on second consideration and referred to Senate Calendar Committee: April 13, 2026.
  • Placed on Senate Consent Calendar for April 15, 2026.
  • Adopted by the Senate: April 15, 2026 (Ayes 32, Nays 0).
  • Final form: Resolution adopted; an appropriate copy to be prepared for presentation.

Additional Notes

  • Co-sponsored by Page Walley.
  • The resolution is ceremonial in nature, serving to publicly recognize and celebrate an individual student’s academic achievement without proposing policy changes or funding.

Bottom Line

SR 391 is a ceremonial acknowledgment by the Tennessee Senate praising Cortez Williams for earning the valedictorian honor at Fayette-Ware High School for the Class of 2026 and extending best wishes for future success.

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

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