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SJR 1123

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Geena Caprio, Top Ten Senior, Lewis County High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Joey Hensley

The bill ceremonially honors Geena Caprio for being named a 2026 Top Ten Senior and highlights her academic and extracurricular achievements and college plans.

Transmitted to Governor for action.
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Bill Summary · SJR 1123

Summary of Bill: SJR 1123 (Session 114, Tennessee)

Title

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Geena Caprio, Top Ten Senior, Lewis County High School

Purpose and Intent

  • A Senate Joint Resolution to honor and recognize Geena Caprio for her selection as a 2026 Top Ten Senior at Lewis County High School.
  • The resolution expresses commendation and best wishes for her future, highlighting her academic achievement, extracurricular leadership, and anticipated college plans.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Formal commendation: The resolution states that the Tennessee General Assembly commends Geena Caprio for being named a 2026 Top Ten Senior at Lewis County High School.
  • Recognition details: It notes Caprio’s:
    • Excellent grade point average (GPA) and academic achievement.
    • Participation in extracurricular activities, including concert band and marching band, where she served as co-captain.
    • Accomplishment as a writer, winning the 2025 MLEC short story writing contest.
    • Intended college plans at Middle Tennessee State University to study English with a concentration in creative writing.
  • Formal presentation: An appropriate copy of the resolution would be prepared for presentation, with standard language regarding the seal and designation to be omitted in the copy upon proper request.

Who/What is Affected

  • Individual: Geena Caprio, a student at Lewis County High School.
  • Institutions: Lewis County High School, Middle Tennessee State University (referenced as Caprio’s future institution), and the Tennessee General Assembly as the body issuing the recognition.
  • Community: The resolution is a public acknowledgment intended to reflect positively on Caprio’s school, family, and local community.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Action History:
    • Filed for introduction on April 14, 2026.
    • Introduced and passed on First Consideration on April 15, 2026.
  • Status: The bill is a resolution (SJR) rather than a statute, serving as a ceremonial acknowledgment rather than law.
  • Next steps: If concurred by the House, it would be presented for signatures and finalized as an official commemorative resolution.

Notes

  • This bill does not allocate funds, create new programs, or impose regulatory requirements.
  • It serves as a ceremonial gesture to recognize personal achievement and community pride.

If you’d like, I can add a brief comparison to typical Senate Joint Resolutions of this nature or provide a short explanation of how memorial resolutions differ from statutory legislation.

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

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