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HJR 1635

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Jackson Landers, Salutatorian, Brentwood High School -

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

Recognizes Jackson Landers as Brentwood High School Salutatorian for 2026, commending his academic achievement and extending best wishes for future success.

Transmitted to Governor for his action.
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Bill Summary · HJR 1635

Summary of Bill: HJR 1635 (Session 114, Tennessee)

Title

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Jackson Landers, Salutatorian, Brentwood High School

Primary Purpose

Honor and recognize Jackson Landers for achieving Salutatorian status in the 2026 graduating class at Brentwood High School. The resolution commends his academic excellence and extends best wishes for his future.

Key Provisions

  • Acknowledgment of Jackson Landers as Salutatorian of Brentwood High School for the 2026 graduating class.
  • Statement praising Landers’s:
    • Exemplary GPA and academic achievement
    • Participation in extracurricular activities
    • Diligence, composure during examinations, and commitment
    • Positive potential for future success
  • Formal commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly as a measure of respect and encouragement.
  • An inducement that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation. The final clause notes that, upon proper request, the language after the State seal may appear without House or Senate designation.

Who Is Affected

  • Primary: Jackson Landers (individual student)
  • Secondary: Brentwood High School (school recognition) and the broader Tennessee General Assembly community as the act serves to publicly commend a student’s achievements.

Procedural/Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced and placed on House consent calendar; subsequently transmitted to Senate.
  • Senate actions:
    • Engrossed and ready for transmission to the Senate
    • Adopted in the House (with unanimous support in the listed actions)
    • Concurred by the Senate with a favorable vote (Ayes 32, Nays 0) on 2026-04-23
    • Placed on Senate Consent Calendar for 4/23/2026
  • The resolution is a ceremonial memorial resolution (no fiscal impact or regulatory changes) designed to recognize individual achievement.

Context and Significance

  • Reflects a common practice in Tennessee lawmaking to publicly recognize high-achieving students at the state level.
  • Serves to highlight academic excellence and promote positive role models within the community.
  • No policy or programmatic changes are proposed; the act is symbolic and commemorative.

Bottom Line

HJR 1635 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Jackson Landers as the 2026 Brentwood High School Salutatorian, commending his academic achievements and wishing him future success. It proceeds through the standard House and Senate approval process and, once enacted, would be published as an official expression of commendation.

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

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