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HJR 601

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Ellie Garland, Salutatorian, Powell High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Michele Carringer

Tennessee General Assembly memorially commends Ellie Garland as Powell High School's 2025 Salutatorian and extends best wishes for her future; a ceremonial, non-policy recognition.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 601

Summary: House Joint Resolution 601 (HJR 601)

Overview

  • Subject: Memorial and commendation for academic achievement
  • Bill type: Joint Resolution
  • Sponsor: Rep. Carringer
  • Status: Signed by the Governor (enacted as a ceremonial memorial)
  • Introduced: April 8, 2025
  • Intended major purpose: To honor and recognize Ellie Garland as Powell High School’s 2025 Salutatorian and to extend best wishes for her future

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution formally commends Ellie Garland for outstanding academic achievement and acknowledges her status as the 2025 Salutatorian at Powell High School.
  • It notes Ms. Garland’s exemplary GPA, participation in extracurricular activities, and overall preparation for future success.
  • The bill expresses pride in her accomplishments as a source of inspiration for her family, school, and community, and it serves as a public recognition by Tennessee’s General Assembly.

Key Provisions

  • Commendation: The General Assembly (House and Senate) recognizes Ellie Garland as Powell High School’s 2025 Salutatorian.
  • Awards and Attributes Mentioned: High academic achievement, solid performance on examinations, exemplary effort, and involvement in extracurricular activities.
  • Public Presentation: An appropriate copy of the resolution is to be prepared for presentation to Ellie Garland.
  • Formatting Note: The final copy is permitted to omit House/Senate designations on presentation copies, per standard practice.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Ellie Garland (individual honoree)
  • Secondary: Powell High School, her family, her school and local community, and Tennessee lawmakers who sponsor and support the resolution

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • April 8, 2025: Bill introduced
  • April 9–17, 2025: Sponsor addition and initial chamber actions; placed on consent calendars
  • April 10 & April 15–17, 2025: House actions including engrossment, adoption, and transfer to Senate
  • April 23, 2025: Senate actions (concurrence and signatures by presiding officers)
  • April 24–23, 2025: Transmittal to Governor; Senate and House leaders sign off
  • April 29, 2025: Governor signs the resolution into law (enacted as memorial)
  • Status when completed: Memorial resolution officially enacted and recognized

Impact and Practical Effect

  • There are no policy changes, fiscal implications, or regulatory effects. The bill serves a ceremonial purpose, providing formal recognition from the General Assembly.
  • The resolution may be used for ceremonial presentations, press coverage, and positive public acknowledgement of student achievement, serving as an inspiration to students and communities.

How to Reference

  • Official citation: House Joint Resolution 601 (HJR 601), Hastings County/Tennessee General Assembly records
  • Notation: Includes language commending Ellie Garland for being Powell High School’s 2025 Salutatorian and extending best wishes for her future.

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

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