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SJR 465

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Jack Magee, Valedictorian, Christian Academy of Knoxville -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Richard Briggs

Ceremonial SJR honors Jack Magee, 2025 valedictorian at Christian Academy of Knoxville, for outstanding academics and leadership; best wishes, no legal effect.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 465

Summary of SJR 465: Memorials, Academic Achievement – Jack Magee, Valedictorian, Christian Academy of Knoxville

Purpose and Intent

  • SJR 465 is a Senate Joint Resolution intended to honor and commend Jack Magee, the 2025 valedictorian of Christian Academy of Knoxville.
  • The resolution expresses the General Assembly’s admiration for Magee’s academic excellence and leadership, and extends best wishes for his future endeavors.
  • This is a ceremonial memorial resolution that recognizes individual achievement rather than creating new laws or obligations.

Key Provisions and Content

  • Official Recognition: The resolution commends Jack Magee for achieving the status of valedictorian in the 2025 graduating class at Christian Academy of Knoxville.
  • Academic Excellence: Magee is noted for a high school GPA of 4.46.
  • Extracurricular Involvement: Activities listed include acting as a teen advisor, participation in marching band, National Honor Society (NHS), National English Honor Society, Scholars’ Bowl, and Student Senate.
  • Honors and Distinctions: Magee’s accolades include NHS chapter president, Leonard Bernstein Award, National Merit Finalist, NHS Scholarship semifinalist, AP Scholar with Honor, and All-State Band membership.
  • Community and Mentorship: He has taught drum lessons to younger students, highlighting mentoring and community involvement.
  • Future Plans: The resolution notes Magee’s intention to study neuroscience and radiology, and his continued interest in music.
  • Final Form Language: The section concludes with a formal commendation and best wishes, and directs that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation (with a specified clause about omitting House/Senate designations on the copy).

Who Is Affected

  • Primary individual: Jack Magee.
  • Institution: Christian Academy of Knoxville.
  • Family and school community, and the broader Tennessee General Assembly as the formal body issuing the commendation.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: April 17, 2025.
  • Senate actions: Placed on Senate Consent Calendar (April 21, 2025); adopted in Senate (April 21, 2025) with votes reported as Ayes 33, Nays 0.
  • House actions: Concurred with sponsor addition (April 22, 2025); transmitted to the governor (April 25, 2025); enrolled and signed by the Senate Speaker (April 24, 2025) and then transmitted to governor (April 25, 2025).
  • Governor: Signed into law on May 5, 2025.
  • Sponsor: Primary sponsor Briggs.

Legislative Impact

  • Fiscal Impact: None; ceremonial memorial resolutions typically have no direct fiscal implications.
  • Legal Effect: Primarily symbolic recognition; does not alter statutes, funding, or regulatory authority.
  • Public Record: Adds an official state acknowledgment of Magee’s achievements to the legislative record.

Additional Notes

  • Version/Identifier: The bill text references “SJR0465” with a line indicating file/version identifiers (e.g., 007826).
  • Language: The final copy language emphasizes that the resolution is to be presented to Magee and that the copy should omit House or Senate designation in the final language.

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

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