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HJR 1445

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Emily Manus, Top Ten Senior, Cannon County High School -

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

The bill formally commends Emily Manus for being a 2026 Cannon County High School Top Ten Senior, recognizing her academic achievement and wishing her future success.

Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
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Bill Summary · HJR 1445

Summary of Bill: HJR 1445 (Session 114, Tennessee)

Purpose

  • A House Joint Resolution honoring and recognizing Emily Manus as the 2026 Top Ten Senior at Cannon County High School.
  • The resolution expresses commendation from both the Tennessee House of Representatives and the Senate (they concur), recognizing Ms. Manus’s academic achievement and best wishes for her future.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Declarative statements of praise:
    • Acknowledges Emily Manus for distinguished academic achievement and standing among the top ten seniors for the 2026 graduating class at Cannon County High School.
    • Commends her high GPA, participation in extracurricular activities, and overall intellectual aptitude and ambition.
  • Formal commendation:
    • The General Assembly “commends and honors” Emily Manus for being named a 2026 Cannon County High School Top Ten Senior.
    • Wishes her a happy, successful future.
  • Presentation of the resolution:
    • The resolution instructs that an appropriate copy be prepared for presentation.
    • The final clause notes that, upon proper request, the copy may appear without explicit House or Senate designation.

Who or What Would Be Affected

  • Emily Manus (individual student) gains formal recognition from the Tennessee General Assembly.
  • Cannon County High School and the local community receive acknowledgement for their student’s achievement.
  • No changes to law, policy, funding, or program requirements; this is a ceremonial recognition.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: Filed for introduction, then introduced and placed on the House consent calendar.
  • Action history:
    • 2026-04-15: Introduced and placed on House consent calendar for 4/16/2026.
    • 2026-04-16: Engrossed and ready for transmission to the Senate; adopted by the House with no opposing votes (Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 0).
  • Effective date: Ceremonial; the bill does not create new law or obligations requiring a timeline beyond its formal adoption and presentation.

Notable Details

  • Sponsor: Representative Hale (co-sponsor listed as Michael Hale).
  • The resolution is a joint resolution with the Senate concurring, indicating bicameral formal recognition.
  • The text emphasizes traditional ceremonial language, focusing on admiration for academic excellence and community pride.

If you want, I can compare this resolution to other similar House Joint Resolutions recognizing individual students to illustrate common phrasing and impact.

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

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