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HJR 1450

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Emma Barrett, Top Ten Senior, Cannon County High School -

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

Tennessee honors Emma Barrett for academic excellence and leadership as a 2026 Top Ten Senior, recognizing her GPA, diligence, composure, and extracurricular involvement.

Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
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Bill Summary · HJR 1450

Summary: House Joint Resolution 1450 (HJR 1450) – Tennessee, 114th General Assembly

Purpose

  • To honor and recognize Emma Barrett, the 2026 Top Ten Senior from Cannon County High School.
  • Conveys the respect and commendation of the Tennessee General Assembly for her academic achievement and potential.

Key Provisions

  • Formal commendation: The resolution expresses that the General Assembly salutes Emma Barrett for being named a 2026 Top Ten Senior at Cannon County High School.
  • Praise of attributes: It highlights Barrett’s academic excellence, exemplary GPA, diligent study, composure under examinations, and widespread participation in extracurricular activities.
  • Publication of thanks: The resolution requests that an appropriate copy be prepared for presentation to Emma Barrett. The final clause indicates the copy should omit the House/Senate designation and be presented with the State seal language intact.

Who/What is Affected

  • Individual: Emma Barrett, in her capacity as a distinguished student.
  • Institutional context: Cannon County High School and the broader community recognizing student achievements.
  • Legislative record: Adds an official, ceremonial acknowledgment to the state’s resolutions.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Sponsor: Representative (Co-sponsor) Michael Hale.
  • Status timeline:
    • Introduced and filed for introduction on April 15, 2026.
    • Placed on House consent calendar for April 16, 2026.
    • Passed the House unanimously (Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 0) on April 16, 2026.
    • Engrossed and ready for transmission to the Senate on April 16, 2026.
  • Final form: A concurrent resolution (House and Senate concurring) honoring Emma Barrett, to be printed with the stated closing clause and prepared for presentation.

Practical Impact

  • Symbolic recognition by the state government, reflecting the value placed on academic achievement and school-community leadership.
  • May serve as a public inspirational example for students and families.
  • No fiscal impact or policy changes; primarily ceremonial and commemorative in nature.

Note

  • The language emphasizes admiration for Barrett’s GPA, diligence, composure, and extracurricular involvement.
  • The resolution ends with a standard instruction to produce an appropriate copy for presentation.

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

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