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HJR 1525

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Elijah Hall, Top Ten Senior, Gordonsville High School -

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

Awards Elijah Hall as a 2026 Top Ten Senior at Gordonsville High School, recognizing his academic excellence and extracurricular achievement by the Tennessee General Assembly.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 1525

Summary of Bill: HJR 1525 (Session 114, Tennessee)

Purpose

  • A House Joint Resolution (HJR 1525) sponsored by Rep. Hale, with Rep. Hale as primary sponsor and additional co-sponsor Rep. Michael Hale.
  • The bill memorializes and honors a specific student, Elijah Hall, for achieving “2026 Top Ten Senior” status at Gordonsville High School.
  • The resolution expresses commendation from the General Assembly and extends best wishes for Elijah Hall’s future.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Recognition and Commendation: The core content is a formal resolution acknowledging Elijah Hall as a 2026 Top Ten Senior at Gordonsville High School. It highlights his academic excellence, exemplary GPA, involvement in extracurricular activities, and overall scholastic achievement.
  • Public Acknowledgment: The resolution calls on the General Assembly to honor Hall, describing his accomplishments as a positive example of Tennessee students.
  • Formal Language and Presentation: The resolution includes the customary “Be It Resolved” clauses, noting that an appropriate copy of the resolution should be prepared and presented. It specifies that the language after the State seal should appear without House or Senate designation on the copy.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Individual: Elijah Hall, Gordonsville High School, as a recipient of official recognition by the Tennessee General Assembly.
  • Institutional/Public: Gordonsville High School and the broader Gordonsville community receive recognition through state-level acknowledgment.
  • Legislative Bodies: The Tennessee House of Representatives and the Senate (as concurring bodies) participate in the ceremonial recognition.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: Filed for introduction on 2026-04-20.
  • Process: As a memorial resolution, the bill is a ceremonial expres​sion rather than substantive policy. It does not create new laws, funding, or regulatory changes.

Notes and Context

  • The bill is typical of a memorial resolution used to publicly honor a student for notable academic achievement.
  • The date and procedural status indicate it is at the early stage of the legislative process, primarily serving as a formal recognition pending passage by both chambers.

If you’d like, I can provide a brief comparison to similar Tennessee memorial resolutions or place this bill within a broader overview of the 2026 Top Ten Senior recognitions across the state.

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

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