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Memorials, Academic Achievement - Jeffrey Steven Peyton Myers, Salutatorian, Scott County High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Kelly Keisling

The resolution formally honors Jeffrey Steven Peyton Myers as the 2026 salutatorian of Scott County High School for his academic and extracurricular achievements.

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Bill Summary · HR 242

Summary of House Resolution 242 (114th General Assembly, Tennessee)

Purpose

  • HR 242 is a ceremonial House Resolution honoring Jeffrey Steven Peyton Myers, named Salutatorian of the 2026 graduating class at Scott County High School.
  • The resolution recognizes Myers’s academic achievement and commends him for his efforts, character, and potential, extending best wishes for his future.

Key Provisions

  • Declares that Jeffrey Steven Peyton Myers is the 2026 Salutatorian of Scott County High School.
  • Expresses the House’s honor, admiration, and commendation for Myers’s academic performance and extracurricular engagement.
  • Requests that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation to Myers, with the final clause about the copy omitted from the copy presented to him (standard ceremonial language).

Who/What is Affected

  • Primary beneficiary: Jeffrey Steven Peyton Myers (the 2026 Salutatorian of Scott County High School).
  • Secondary beneficiaries: Family, school community, and broader Tennessee community who recognize and celebrate student achievement.
  • No policy or fiscal changes are imposed; this is a formal recognition rather than a substantive regulatory measure.

Procedural/Timeline Aspects

  • Sponsorship: Primary sponsor is Representative Keisling; co-sponsor is Representative Kelly Keisling (as indicated).
  • Introduction and action dates:
    • Filed for introduction on April 21, 2026.
    • Placed on the House consent calendar for April 22, 2026 (implies expedited consideration and unanimous consent process typical for resolutions of commendation).

Summary of Impact

  • Soft impact: Provides formal recognition, which can enhance visibility and encouragement for the student and school community.
  • No financial appropriations, policy changes, or regulatory effects are associated with this resolution.
  • Primarily symbolic, serving to publicly honor scholastic achievement within the state’s legislative record.

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

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