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HJR 1577

Memorials, Academic Achievement - David Johnson, Valedictorian, Smyrna High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Mike Sparks

Recognizes David Johnson as Smyrna High School’s 2026 valedictorian for academic excellence and extensive involvement, awarding ceremonial tribute.

Signed by Senate Speaker
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Bill Summary · HJR 1577

Summary of Bill: HJR 1577 (Session 114, Tennessee)

Title

Memorials, Academic Achievement – David Johnson, Valedictorian, Smyrna High School

Purpose and Intent

  • This House Joint Resolution honors and recognizes David Johnson for being named the Valedictorian of Smyrna High School for the 2026 graduating class.
  • The resolution expresses commendation and best wishes from the Tennessee General Assembly for his future endeavors.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Declares David Johnson as the 2026 Valedictorian of Smyrna High School.
  • Acknowledges Johnson’s academic excellence and extensive involvement in extracurricular activities.
  • Lists specific extracurriculars and achievements to highlight the basis for recognition (see below).
  • The resolution directs that an appropriate copy be prepared for presentation, with specific formatting instructions regarding addition/removal of certain designations on the copy.

Specific Details Highlighted

  • Academic performance: Maintains an exemplary grade point average.
  • Extracurricular involvement:
    • Youth in Government Club
    • Model United Nations
    • Service Dawgs
    • Interact Club
    • Key Club
    • Creative Writing Club
    • First Priority organization
    • National Beta Club
    • Book Club
    • Distributive Education Club of America (DECA)
    • Mu Alpha Theta
  • Awards and honors:
    • Washington Youth Tour Essay Contest winner
    • Certificates of Academic Excellence in: AP Biology, AP Precalculus, and Dual Enrollment United States History
    • QuestBridge College Prep Scholar designation
    • Recognition by: Tennessee American Legion Boys State and Tennessee Governor's School for the Arts
  • Family and community notes: Acknowledges Johnson’s parents (Kevin and Asenath Johnson) and sister (Rachel) as part of the tribute.

Effects and Impact

  • Largely symbolic and ceremonial in nature; does not create new law, funding, or regulatory requirements.
  • Serves to publicly commend a student for academic achievement, which may:
    • Highlight Smyrna High School’s academic environment.
    • Contribute to the public profile of David Johnson.
    • Reflect positively on the community and the state’s emphasis on academic excellence.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Action history indicates introduction and placement on the House consent calendar for April 22, 2026.
  • Co-sponsored by Mike Sparks.
  • As a memorial/resolution, it requires passage by both House and Senate (and signatures) to become an enacted joint resolution, but the substantive effect remains recognition rather than lawmaking.

Summary

HJR 1577 is a ceremonial resolution by the Tennessee General Assembly recognizing David Johnson as Smyrna High School’s 2026 valedictorian. It enumerates his academic achievements, extensive extracurricular involvement, and awards, and it directs the preparation of an official copy for presentation. The bill is primarily a formal tribute with no substantive policy changes or fiscal implications.

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

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