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HJR 1584

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Jacey Dugger, Top Ten Senior, Mt. Pleasant High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Kip Capley

The bill formally commends Jacey Dugger as a 2026 Mt. Pleasant High School Top Ten Senior for outstanding academics and presents a commemorative resolution to her.

Signed by Senate Speaker
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Bill Summary · HJR 1584

Summary of Bill: HJR 1584 (Session 114, Tennessee)

Title

House Joint Resolution 1584

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution honors and recognizes Jacey Dugger, identified as a 2026 Top Ten Senior at Mt. Pleasant High School.
  • It serves as a formal expression of commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly for Ms. Dugger’s academic achievement and status as a top student.

Key Provisions

  • Declarative Purpose: States the General Assembly’s intention to commend Ms. Dugger for:
    • Being named a Top Ten Senior of the 2026 graduating class at Mt. Pleasant High School.
    • Demonstrating outstanding academic success through diligent study, performance on examinations, and commitment of time and talent.
    • Displaying intellectual aptitude and ambition that bode well for future success.
  • Formal Recognition: The resolution requests that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared and presented to Ms. Dugger.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primary Beneficiary: Jacey Dugger, a student at Mt. Pleasant High School.
  • Direct Effect: Formal recognition by both chambers of the Tennessee General Assembly (House and Senate) in the form of a commemorative resolution.
  • Indirect Effects: Public acknowledgment that can contribute to the student’s profile within the community and school district.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Status: Passed in both chambers and concurred in on April 23, 2026.
    • House action: Introduced, then approved on April 22, 2026; transmitted to Senate.
    • Senate action: Placed on consent calendar and concurred on April 23, 2026.
  • Final Form: The resolution is prepared for presentation; the closing clause indicates printing a copy without legislative designation when requested.

Additional Context

  • Sponsor: Rep. Kip Capley (House) with a co-sponsor listed as needed.
  • Nature: A ceremonial, non-binding resolution commonly used to acknowledge students’ achievements.

Impact Overview

  • Educational and community impact: Highlights student achievement and may serve as a motivational example for peers.
  • Administrative impact: Minimal; ceremonial acknowledgment without policy or funding implications.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary for a specific audience (e.g., legislators, educators, or the public) or expand with a brief background on how Tennessee typically uses memorial resolutions to recognize students.

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

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