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SJR 527

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Cosby King, Valedictorian, Upperman High School -

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

Tennessee lawmakers memorialize Cosby King as the 2025 Upperman High School valedictorian in a ceremonial recognition with no legal effect or funding.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 527

Summary of Senate Joint Resolution 527 (SJR 527)

Overview

SJR 527 is a memorial joint resolution recognizing Cosby King as the 2025 Valedictorian of Upperman High School. The measure expresses commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly for King’s academic achievement and wishes him success in his future endeavors. The resolution is a symbolic, non-binding expression of appreciation and does not create new law or funding.

Purpose and Intent

  • To honor Cosby King for outstanding academic achievement as Upperman High School’s 2025 Valedictorian.
  • To acknowledge King’s GPAs, coursework, extracurricular involvement, and overall scholarly discipline.
  • To reflect pride in King’s accomplishments as a representative example of student excellence in Tennessee.

Key Provisions

  • The Senate and House concur to commend and honor Cosby King for his achievement and to extend best wishes for his future.
  • The resolution provides that an appropriate copy be prepared for presentation, with a standard closing clause about omitting certain designation language if requested.
  • The language following the State seal may appear without House or Senate designation upon proper request, a common ceremonial provision in such memorial resolutions.
  • The bill explicitly serves as a recognition of academic achievement and memorializes the event rather than establishing rights, duties, or fiscal obligations.

Legislative Path and Status

  • Introduced: April 22, 2025.
  • Sponsor: Bailey.
  • Passed both chambers on April 22, 2025 (House concurrence: Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 4; Senate actions: Adopted Ayes 33, Nays 0).
  • Transmitted to Governor for action: April 29, 2025.
  • Signed by Governor: May 7, 2025.
  • Status: Signed by Governor, indicating the resolution is enacted in its ceremonial form.

Affected Parties and Scope

  • Primary: Cosby King (the valedictorian) and Upperman High School community (students, staff, and families).
  • Secondary: The broader Tennessee community and General Assembly, as the symbol of statewide recognition for student achievement.

Practical Impact

  • The resolution serves as formal recognition and a token of statewide admiration for King’s accomplishments.
  • No changes to law, no appropriation or fiscal impact, and no direct regulatory effect.
  • May be used by the school or family in ceremonies, press materials, or displays as an official acknowledgement by the state.

Notable Details

  • The bill is a joint resolution under the subject area of Academic Achievement and Memorials.
  • The sponsor and procedural records show standard ceremonial adoption, with multiple procedural steps culminating in gubernatorial approval.

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

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