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HJR 1615

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Grady Deaton, Valedictorian, Brentwood High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Gino Bulso

The bill publicly commends Grady Deaton as the 2026 Brentwood High School valedictorian for exemplary academics, with no legal or funding changes.

Transmitted to Governor for his action.
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Bill Summary · HJR 1615

Summary of Bill: HJR 1615 (Session 114, Tennessee)

Title

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Grady Deaton, Valedictorian, Brentwood High School

Purpose and Intent

  • This House Joint Resolution honors and commends Grady Deaton, the 2026 valedictorian of Brentwood High School.
  • It recognizes Deaton’s academic excellence and anticipates future success, highlighting his GPA, work ethic, and participation in extracurricular activities.
  • The resolution expresses admiration and best wishes from the Tennessee General Assembly to Deaton, his family, his school, and his community.

Key Provisions

  • Official commendation: The General Assembly (House and Senate) concurs to commend Grady Deaton for being the 2026 Brentwood High School valedictorian.
  • Narrative of achievement: The resolution notes Deaton’s exemplary GPA, diligent study, composure during exams, time and talent devoted to academics, and involvement in extracurricular activities.
  • Formalities: The resolution provides that an appropriate copy be prepared for presentation, with a clause noting that if requested, the language following the State seal may appear without House or Senate designation.
  • Effect: This is a symbolic, ceremonial recognition; it does not introduce new laws, funding, or statutory changes.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Grady Deaton (valedictorian, 2026, Brentwood High School)
  • Indirect: Deaton’s family, Brentwood High School, the local Brentwood community, and the broader Tennessee student body as a beacon of academic achievement.
  • Legislative body: Tennessee General Assembly (both House and Senate) issuing formal praise.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction and passage: The resolution went through standard approval in both chambers:
    • Introduced and placed on consent calendars.
    • Passed House and Senate with unanimous or near-unanimous votes (as indicated by “Ayes 93, Nays 0” in related actions).
  • Final steps:
    • Signed by the Senate Speaker (May 2026).
    • Signed by the House Speaker (May 2026).
    • Transmitted to the Governor for action (May 5, 2026).
    • Upon gubernatorial action, the resolution becomes an official state commendation.

Impact and Implications

  • Primarily serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of academic excellence.
  • Provides recognition that can be referenced by schools, families, and the student body as an example of achievement.
  • No changes to laws, funding, or public policy are encoded in this resolution.

Notice

  • The bill is purely honorary and does not impose obligations or create regulatory effects beyond the symbolic commendation.

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

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