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HJR 1632

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Elizabeth Hinton, Salutatorian, Brentwood High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Gino Bulso

The bill formally commends Elizabeth Hinton for achieving salutatorian status at Brentwood High School, recognizing her academic excellence and community pride.

Transmitted to Governor for his action.
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Bill Summary · HJR 1632

Summary of HJR 1632 (Session 114, Tennessee)

Basic purpose

  • A House Joint Resolution honoring Elizabeth Hinton, named Salutatorian for the Brentwood High School class of 2026.
  • The resolution recognizes her academic achievement and extends best wishes for her future.

Key provisions and changes

  • Official designation: The General Assembly commends Elizabeth Hinton for achieving Salutatorian status in the 2026 graduating class at Brentwood High School.
  • Formal language: The resolution expresses admiration for her academic performance, diligence, and extracurricular involvement, and frames her achievement as a prideful moment for her family, school, and community.
  • Final formal actions:
    • The resolution is to be presented with an appropriate copy prepared and delivered.
    • The language following the state seal is to appear without House or Senate designation on the copy, per the concluding clause.

Who/what is affected

  • Individual: Elizabeth Hinton (student) — recognized for salutatorian status.
  • Institutions: Brentwood High School (and the Tennessee General Assembly) as the recognizing body.
  • No policy or funding changes are proposed; this is a ceremonial/recognition measure.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Sponsor: Rep. Bulso; co-sponsor: Sen. Gino Bulso.
  • Legislative path (highlights from actions):
    • Introduced and referred; subsequently passed House and Senate in April 2026.
    • House: Concurred with the Senate, 93 ayes to 0 nays (April 22, 2026).
    • Senate: Signed by Senate Speaker (May 4, 2026) and transmitted to the Governor (May 5, 2026) for action.
    • After gubernatorial action, the resolution would be finalized as an official commendation.
  • Effective date: Not applicable as a ceremonial resolution; becomes part of the official record once enacted and presented.

Notes for readers

  • This bill does not alter laws, appropriations, or policy; it is a formal recognition of a high school student’s scholastic achievement.
  • The primary impact is ceremonial esteem and public acknowledgment within Tennessee’s legislative records and the Brentwood community.

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

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