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SR 428

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Dariana Sanchez Arredondo, Salutatorian, Raleigh-Egypt High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Raumesh Akbari

The Tennessee Senate formally commends Dariana Sanchez Arredondo as the 2026 Raleigh-Egypt High School Salutatorian for academic excellence and best wishes for her future.

Adopted, Ayes 28, Nays 0
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Bill Summary · SR 428

Summary of Senate Resolution 428 (SR 428), 114th General Assembly, Tennessee

Purpose

  • SR 428 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and honoring an individual student, Dariana Sanchez Arredondo, for achieving the status of Salutatorian at Raleigh-Egypt High School as part of the 2026 graduating class.
  • The resolution expresses commendation and best wishes for her future success.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Declares that it is fitting for the Senate to honor students who exemplify academic excellence.
  • Officially commends Dariana Sanchez Arredondo as the 2026 Raleigh-Egypt High School Salutatorian.
  • Acknowledges her academic achievement, GPA, participation in extracurricular activities, and potential for future success.
  • Includes a formal statement of best wishes for a happy and successful future.
  • Provides for an official copy of the resolution to be prepared and presented to Ms. Arredondo (with the final clause noting that the copy should omit the clause about preparation from the copy itself).

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Dariana Sanchez Arredondo, Salutatorian of Raleigh-Egypt High School, and by extension her family, school, and community.
  • Indirectly: Raleigh-Egypt High School and the broader community that benefits from recognizing student achievement.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Action History:
    • Filed for introduction: April 14, 2026
    • Introduced and Passed on First Consideration: April 15, 2026
  • Sponsor: Senator Raumesh Akbari (with co-sponsor)
  • Bill Type: Senate Resolution (SR) – a ceremonial expression of the General Assembly; does not create or modify law or policy.
  • Jurisdiction: Tennessee
  • Session: 114th General Assembly

Practical Impact

  • No legal changes or new programs are created.
  • Serves as an official commendation from the Tennessee Senate, recognizing individual achievement and contributing to the student’s public recognition and motivation.
  • Often used as a formal acknowledgment that can be cited by the recipient in college applications, scholarships, or future honors.

Notes

  • The resolution is strictly honorary and ceremonial.
  • The primary content is a narrative commendation of scholastic achievement and character, rather than a prescriptive policy measure.

If you’d like, I can compare SR 428 to typical ceremonial resolutions or provide a sample of how this acknowledgment might appear in a school or community publication.

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

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