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HJR 635

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Javen Blanks, Valedictorian, Austin-East Magnet High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Sam McKenzie

Ceremonial memorial recognizing Javen Blanks as Austin-East Magnet High School's 2025 valedictorian, with best wishes for his future; no legal changes.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 635

Summary of HJR 635 (2025)

Overview

House Joint Resolution 635 is a ceremonial, memorial resolution recognizing and honoring Javen Blanks as the 2025 valedictorian of Austin-East Magnet High School. The bill commemorates Blanks’s academic excellence, GPA, extracurricular involvement, and poised future, and offers best wishes from the General Assembly. The resolution is a joint document of both chambers and does not alter law, policy, or appropriation.

Purpose and Intent

  • To pause and recognize a high-achieving student for exemplary academic performance.
  • To commend Javen Blanks for earning the valedictorian distinction for the 2025 graduating class at Austin-East Magnet High School.
  • To express the General Assembly’s respect, admiration, and best wishes for Blanks’s future success.
  • To issue a formal memorial recognizing academic achievement and community pride.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution states the General Assembly’s intent to honor and recognize Javen Blanks as the 2025 valedictorian.
  • It describes Blanks’s diligence, strong GPA, examination composure, time/talent dedication, and participation in extracurricular activities.
  • It conveys the sentiment that Blanks’s achievements reflect well on his family, school, and community.
  • The resolution concludes with a formal commendation and best wishes for a happy and successful future.
  • Administrative note: An appropriate copy of the resolution is to be prepared, and the language following the state seal may appear without specific House or Senate designation on the final copy.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Javen Blanks, Austin-East Magnet High School’s 2025 valedictorian.
  • Indirect: Blanks’s family, school community, and the broader Tennessee educational community.
  • The General Assembly: As the body issuing the ceremonial commendation.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: April 9, 2025.
  • House actions: Intro, placement on consent calendar, engrossed (April 14), adopted (April 14), transmitted to the Senate (April 15).
  • Senate actions: Concurred (April 17; Ayes 33, Nays 0), signed by Senate Speaker (April 23).
  • House actions: Signed by House Speaker (April 23), enrolled and ready for the Governor’s signature (April 23).
  • Transmitted to Governor: April 24, 2025.
  • Governor’s action: Signed on April 29, 2025.

Impact and Considerations

  • This is a ceremonial resolution with no substantive changes to statute, regulation, or funding.
  • Its primary effect is formal recognition and public acknowledgment of student achievement by the state government.
  • It reflects a commitment to celebrating academic excellence within Tennessee’s public education system.

Note: All dates and actions reflect the official legislative record accompanying HJR 635.

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

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