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HJR 567

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Dallas Kirby, Top Ten Senior, DeKalb County High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Michael Hale

The resolution formally honors Dallas Kirby as a 2025 Top Ten Senior for outstanding academic achievement and community representation.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 567

Summary of HJR 567 (Memorials, Academic Achievement)

Overview

  • Bill Number: HJR 567
  • Title: Memorials, Academic Achievement - Dallas Kirby, Top Ten Senior, DeKalb County High School
  • Type: House Joint Resolution (ceremonial, memorial)
  • Sponsor: Rep. Hale
  • Status: Signed by Governor
  • Introduced: April 3, 2025
  • Subject: Academic achievement, memorials
  • Purpose: To commend and honor Dallas Kirby for being named a 2025 Top Ten Senior at DeKalb County High School and to recognize his academic excellence.

What the bill does

  • The resolution formally recognizes Dallas Kirby as a 2025 Top Ten Senior from DeKalb County High School.
  • It commends Kirby for his academic achievement, GPA, extracurricular involvement, and overall preparation for future success.
  • The resolution expresses pride for Kirby as a representative of his school and community and extends best wishes for his future.

Key provisions and language

  • The core provision states that the General Assembly commend and honor Dallas Kirby for being named a 2025 Top Ten Senior.
  • It notes Kirby’s diligence, high academic performance, extracurricular participation, and intellectual ambition.
  • The resolution is a concurrent memorial adopted by both the House and the Senate, with a customary closing invocation of thanks and best wishes.
  • A standard provision allows for an appropriate copy to be prepared for presentation, with a minor formatting clause about copies omitting House/Senate designations.

Who is affected

  • Primary: Dallas Kirby, DeKalb County High School’s 2025 Top Ten Senior
  • Secondary: DeKalb County High School, Kirby’s family, peers, and the local community (the resolution highlights community pride and recognition of student achievement)

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Introduction and early actions:
    • 2025-04-03: Introduced and placed on House consent calendar
  • House actions:
    • 2025-04-07: Adoption by the House (Ayes 96, Nays 0)
    • 2025-04-08: Engrossed; ready for transmission to Senate
    • 2025-04-11: Placed on Senate Consent Calendar for 4/14/2025
  • Senate actions:
    • 2025-04-14: Concurred (Ayes 32, Nays 0); sponsor added
    • 2025-04-15: Enrolled; ready for signature of Speaker
    • 2025-04-15: Signed by House Speaker; 2025-04-16: Signed by Senate Speaker
  • Final steps:
    • 2025-04-21: Transmitted to Governor for action
    • 2025-04-24: Signed by Governor (becomes official memorial)

Impact and significance

  • This is a ceremonial resolution recognizing individual academic achievement; it does not create new law or impose duties or costs on government entities.
  • It serves as a formal articulation of statewide recognition for a high school student, potentially enhancing community pride and highlighting DeKalb County High School’s academic culture.

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

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