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SJR 532

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Jaden Brymer, Valedictorian, Van Buren High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Paul Bailey

Ceremonial resolution commends Jaden Brymer as Van Buren High School 2025 valedictorian for academic excellence and extends best wishes for his future; no policy changes.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 532

Summary of Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution 532 (SJR 532)

Overview

  • Bill: SJR 532 (Senate Joint Resolution)
  • Title: Memorials, Academic Achievement - Jaden Brymer, Valedictorian, Van Buren High School
  • Classification: Joint resolution (ceremonial/memorial)
  • Purpose: To honor and recognize Jaden Brymer as the 2025 Valedictorian of Van Buren High School and extend best wishes for his future.
  • Sponsor: Senator Bailey
  • Status: Signed by the Governor (as of May 7, 2025)

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution serves as a formal commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly for exceptional academic achievement.
  • It acknowledges Jaden Brymer’s GPA, extracurricular involvement, and overall scholastic excellence, position in the 2025 graduating class, and the pride his achievement brings to his family, school, and community.
  • The language expresses admiration and best wishes for Brymer’s future success.

Key Provisions

  • Commendation of Jaden Brymer as the 2025 Van Buren High School Valedictorian.
  • Recognition of Brymer’s academic excellence, dedication, and involvement in extracurricular activities.
  • A formal statement of best wishes from the General Assembly for his future endeavors.
  • Preparation of an appropriate copy for presentation.
  • A formatting provision indicating how the final copy should appear (language after the State seal may appear without House or Senate designation upon proper request).

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Jaden Brymer, his family, Van Buren High School, and the Van Buren community.
  • Secondary: Members of the Tennessee General Assembly and the broader state education community, which benefits from formal recognition of student achievement.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: April 22, 2025
  • April 22, 2025: Senate actions include sponsor addition, adoption on consent calendar, engrossed status, and final concurrence with the House.
  • April 25, 2025: Enrolled and ready for signatures; signed by Senate Speaker.
  • April 28, 2025: Signed by House Speaker.
  • April 29, 2025: Transmitted to the Governor for action.
  • May 7, 2025: Signed by the Governor.

Legal/Policy Implications

  • This is a ceremonial memorial resolution and does not create new laws, funding, or policy changes.
  • It serves as formal recognition of a student’s achievement and reflects the state’s practice of honoring high academic attainment.

Bottom Line

SJR 532 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and commending Jaden Brymer as the 2025 Valedictorian of Van Buren High School, highlighting academic excellence and extending best wishes for his future. The bill moved through the conventional legislative process and was signed into law by the Governor in May 2025.

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

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