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HJR 1401

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Jakiaus Cox, Valedictorian, Trezevant High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Antonio Parkinson

The bill formally honors Jakiaus Cox as Trezevant High School’s 2026 valedictorian, publicly recognizing his academic and extracurricular achievement.

Concurred, Ayes 28, Nays 0
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Bill Summary · HJR 1401

Summary of HJR 1401 (Session 114, Tennessee)

Purpose

  • HJR 1401 is a House Joint Resolution to honor and recognize Jakiaus Cox, the 2026 valedictorian of Trezevant High School. The resolution expresses commendation and best wishes for his future.

Key Provisions

  • State Purpose: The resolution acknowledges Jakiaus Cox for achieving valedictorian status in the 2026 graduating class at Trezevant High School.
  • Commendation: The General Assembly (both House and Senate) is invited to concur in honoring Mr. Cox for his academic excellence, dedication, and extracurricular involvement.
  • Formal Language: The resolution includes standard ceremonial language recognizing merit and sending best wishes for future success.
  • Copy and Presentation: An appropriate copy of the resolution is to be prepared for presentation, with a framing provision about the copy’s formatting (omitting the clause related to House/Senate designation on the final copy).

Who is Affected

  • Jakiaus Cox, Trezevant High School: Primary individual honored.
  • Trezevant High School community (students, families, faculty): Acknowledges and celebrates academic achievement.
  • Tennessee General Assembly: Participates in ceremonial recognition and public messaging about excellence in education.
  • General public/constituents: Receives a formal statement highlighting high academic achievement.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Intro and Sponsorship: Introduced on April 13, 2026; sponsor listed as Rep. Antonio Parkinson (co-sponsor).
  • Legislative Progress:
    • April 13, 2026: Introduced, placed on House consent calendar.
    • April 13, 2026: Filed for introduction and adopted on consent calendar (Ayes 90, Nays 0, PNV 3).
    • April 14, 2026: Engrossed and ready for transmission to the Senate; sponsor additions noted.
    • April 15, 2026: Received from House and referred to Senate Calendar Committee.
  • Nature: The bill is a ceremonial/recognition resolution, not substantive policy or appropriation legislation.

Notes

  • No fiscal impact or policy changes are introduced by this resolution.
  • The primary effect is symbolic recognition by the Tennessee General Assembly and public acknowledgment of a student’s academic achievement.

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

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