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HJR 1295

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

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Antonio Parkinson

The bill formally commends Dariana Sanchez Arredondo as Raleigh-Egypt High School’s 2026 Salutatorian for academic excellence and community contribution.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 1295

Summary of Bill: HJR 1295 (Session 114, Tennessee)

Purpose and Intent

  • HJR 1295 is a House Joint Resolution recognizing and honoring a specific high-achieving student: Dariana Sanchez Arredondo, the 2026 Salutatorian of Raleigh-Egypt High School.
  • The resolution serves to commend her academic achievement and extend best wishes for her future.

Key Provisions

  • Formal recognition and commendation of Dariana Sanchez Arredondo as Raleigh-Egypt High School’s 2026 Salutatorian.
  • Statement of the student’s academic excellence, participation in extracurricular activities, and overall contributions to her school and community.
  • A ceremonial directive that an appropriately prepared copy of the resolution be provided to the honoree.
  • The resolution includes standard language permitting the copy to be presented without House or Senate designation after presentation, consistent with Tennessee practice for such accolades.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Dariana Sanchez Arredondo (Salutatorian, Raleigh-Egypt High School, Class of 2026).
  • Secondary: Raleigh-Egypt High School, the student’s family, school community, and the broader Tennessee General Assembly as the body offering formal commendation.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • The resolution follows the typical legislative process for a memorial/commendation:
    • Introduction and sponsorship by Rep. Parkinson (co-sponsored by Sen. Antonio Parkinson in practice, noting cross-chamber acknowledgment now as a joint resolution).
    • Passage through House and Senate with unanimous or near-unanimous support indicated by final roll calls.
    • Enrolled and transmitted to the Governor for signature; the action history shows swift passage in April 2026.
    • The Governor is expected to sign; subsequent action would finalize the commemorative resolution.
  • Timeline highlights from the action history:
    • Introduced and assigned to appropriate committees in early April 2026.
    • Passed House and then Senate with strong bipartisan support (Ayes 31–0 in Senate concurrence; 95–0 in the House on related steps).
    • Signed by presiding officers and transmitted to the Governor, with action completed in mid-April 2026.

Additional Notes

  • This is a ceremonial, non-operational recognition. It does not impose new requirements, funding, or policy changes.
  • The resolution emphasizes the values of academic excellence, dedication, and community pride, aligning with typical commemorations for exemplary students.

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

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