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HJR 530

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Henry Williams, Top Ten Senior, Cannon County High School -

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

Tennessee General Assembly memorializes Henry Williams as a 2025 Top Ten Senior at Cannon County High School, commending his academic excellence and publicizing local achievement.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 530

Summary of Bill: HJR 530 – Memorials, Academic Achievement - Henry Williams, Top Ten Senior, Cannon County High School

Purpose and intent

  • HJR 530 is a ceremonial joint resolution recognizing and honoring Henry Williams, who was named a 2025 Top Ten Senior at Cannon County High School.
  • The resolution commends Williams for his academic achievement, exemplary conduct, and dedication, and extends best wishes for his future.

Key provisions

  • The resolution states, in formal preamble (“WHEREAS” clauses), that Williams has demonstrated academic excellence, earned an exemplary GPA, participated in multiple extracurricular activities, and distinguished himself among Tennessee’s students.
  • The main operative clause (“BE IT RESOLVED”) expresses commendation and honors Williams, salutes his achievements, and wishes him continued success.
  • The resolution provides that an appropriate copy be prepared for presentation, with standard formatting rules (the copy is to exclude the House/Senate designation language in final form).
  • It is a concurrent action of the House and Senate, concurring to memorialize Williams’ achievement.

Who or what is affected

  • Primary beneficiary: Henry Williams, recognized as a 2025 Top Ten Senior from Cannon County High School.
  • Institutions involved: Tennessee General Assembly (House and Senate), Cannon County High School, and the broader Cannon County community (by recognizing local student achievement).

Procedural and timeline details

  • Introduced: March 31, 2025.
  • House actions: Sponsor added (April 10); engrossed/adopted (April 3); transmitted to Senate (April 7); Senate arrangements and concurrence completed (April 11); enrolled and ready for signature (April 11).
  • Senate actions: Concurred with House measure (April 11).
  • Governor action: Transmitted to the Governor (April 14); signed into law (April 15, 2025).
  • Status: Signed by Governor; becomes official as a state memorial.

Impact and significance

  • Fiscal impact: None anticipated. As a ceremonial memorial, the bill does not create new programs or fiscal obligations.
  • Public impact: The resolution formally acknowledges and publicizes Williams’ academic success, contributing to community pride and serving as an example of student achievement within Tennessee.
  • Policy note: As a joint resolution memorializing a student achievement, it does not alter laws or regulatory provisions.

Context

  • Sponsor: Representative Hale (House sponsor).
  • Nature of document: A traditional Tennessee practice to honor high-achieving students with a formal expression of commendation from the General Assembly.

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

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