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HJR 1457

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Emily Anderson, Top Ten Senior, DeKalb County High School -

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

HJR 1457 formally honors Emily Anderson as a 2026 Top Ten Senior at DeKalb County High School, commending her academic excellence and wishing her future success.

Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
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Bill Summary · HJR 1457

Summary of Bill: HJR 1457 (Session 114, Tennessee)

Title

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Emily Anderson, Top Ten Senior, DeKalb County High School

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill is a House Joint Resolution that commemorates and honors a specific student, Emily Anderson.
  • It recognizes her achievement as a 2026 Top Ten Senior at DeKalb County High School.
  • The resolution expresses commendation from the General Assembly and extends best wishes for her future.

Key Provisions

  • Officially acknowledges Emily Anderson's status as a Top Ten Senior for the 2026 graduating class at DeKalb County High School.
  • Praises her academic excellence, intellectual aptitude, and involvement in extracurricular activities.
  • Declares that such recognition is a source of pride for her family, school, and community.
  • Requests that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared and presented to Emily Anderson (with the usual clerical language about transmission, omitting certain designations on the copy).

Who/What is Affected

  • Primary: Emily Anderson (DeKalb County High School).
  • Secondary: DeKalb County High School, Emily’s family and community, and the members of the Tennessee General Assembly.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • House Joint Resolution status: Engrossed and ready for transmission to the Senate as of April 16, 2026.
  • Legislative actions:
    • Introduced and filed for introduction on April 15, 2026.
    • Adopted by the House with a vote of 92 Aye, 0 Nay, 0 Present, Not Voting (PNV) on April 16, 2026.
  • No fiscal impact, regulatory changes, or policy shifts are components of this resolution; it is ceremonial/commendatory in nature.

Observations

  • This is a symbolic recognition item, common in state legislatures, aimed at highlighting individual achievement and community pride.
  • The resolution serves as an official public acknowledgement rather than creating enforceable duties or new programs.

Bottom Line

HJR 1457 formally honors Emily Anderson for attaining Top Ten Senior status at DeKalb County High School in 2026, commending her academic excellence and wishing her success in the future. The measure is procedural and ceremonial, with no anticipated fiscal or policy changes.

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

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