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HJR 1456

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Jaxon Kleparek, Top Ten Senior, DeKalb County High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Michael Hale

The bill formally recognizes Jaxon Kleparek as a 2026 Top Ten Senior, issuing a ceremonial commendation for his academic and extracurricular achievement.

Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
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Bill Summary · HJR 1456

Summary of HJR 1456 (Session 114, Tennessee)

Purpose

  • A House Joint Resolution honoring and recognizing Jaxon Kleparek, a 2026 Top Ten Senior at DeKalb County High School.
  • The resolution commends Kleparek for academic excellence and celebrates his status as a leading student in Tennessee’s 2026 graduating class.

Key Provisions

  • Formal recognition by both chambers of the Tennessee General Assembly (House and Senate concurring) of Jaxon Kleparek’s achievement as a 2026 Top Ten Senior.
  • Expresses commendation, best wishes for future success, and acknowledgement of Kleparek’s exemplary academic performance and extracurricular involvement.
  • Requires the preparation of an appropriate copy of the resolution for presentation. The clause about the presentation copy omits the final “House/Senate designation” language on the copy, as noted in the bill’s language.

Who is Affected

  • Jaxon Kleparek: direct recipient of formal recognition.
  • DeKalb County High School and the broader DeKalb County community: indirectly recognized through highlighting student achievement.
  • Tennessee General Assembly: acts to formally honor a student within state records and public proceedings.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced and filed on April 15, 2026; placed on House consent calendar for April 16, 2026.
  • Engrossed on April 16, 2026; ready for transmission to the Senate the same day.
  • House vote: Passed with a unanimous favorable result (Ayes 92, Nays 0, Present Not Voting 0) on April 16, 2026.
  • The resolution is a ceremonial measure with no fiscal impact, creating formal recognition rather than substantive policy changes.

Practical Impact

  • Primarily symbolic: formally acknowledges academic achievement and serves as public acknowledgment that may inspire other students and communities.
  • May be used by Kleparek and the school as an achievement credential in communications or college applications.

Sponsor

  • Primary sponsor: Representative (Hale), with co-sponsor: Michael Hale.

If you’d like, I can provide a brief comparison to typical resolutions of this type or tailor the summary for a specific audience (e.g., school board materials, media release).

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

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