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HJR 611

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Jekiya Udell, Co-Valedictorian, Craigmont High School -

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

Recognition by the General Assembly of Jekiya Udell as 2025 Co-Valedictorian of Craigmont High, a symbolic, nonbinding honor celebrating academic achievement with no policy impact.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 611

Summary of HJR 611 (Memorials, Academic Achievement - Jekiya Udell)

Overview

  • Type: House Joint Resolution (joint memorial)
  • Title: Memorials, Academic Achievement - Jekiya Udell, Co-Valedictorian, Craigmont High School
  • Sponsor: Parkinson
  • Status: Signed by the Governor
  • Introduced: April 9, 2025
  • Purpose: Honor and recognize a high-achieving student for academic excellence and commend her as the 2025 Co-Valedictorian of Craigmont High School.

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution expresses the General Assembly’s respect and admiration for Jekiya Udell’s academic achievements.
  • It recognizes her as 2025 Co-Valedictorian of Craigmont High School and publicizes the pride and inspiration her accomplishments bring to her family, school, and community.
  • It serves as a formal ceremonial commendation, reflecting appreciation for scholastic excellence and ambition.

Key Provisions

  • Recognition: Commends and honors Jekiya Udell for outstanding academic performance and for attaining Co-Valedictorian status in the Craigmont High School graduating class of 2025.
  • Best Wishes: Extends best wishes for a happy and successful future.
  • Presentation: Requires an appropriate copy of the resolution to be prepared for presentation to Udell.
  • Copy Certification Clause: The language following the State seal may appear without House or Senate designation on the copy—this is a formatting/printing provision.
  • Nature of the Act: Delivers a symbolic, nonbinding acknowledgment; does not create new policy, funding, or regulatory changes.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Jekiya Udell (2025 Co-Valedictorian, Craigmont High School)
  • Secondary: Craigmont High School, Udell’s family and local community
  • Broader Impact: Serves as a public acknowledgment of student achievement and potential inspiration for others

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: April 9, 2025
  • House action and concurrent passage: April 9–17, 2025 (including sponsor addition and concurrence)
  • Senate action: April 23–24, 2025 (enrolled, then transmitted to the Governor)
  • Governor’s action: Signed into law on April 29, 2025
  • Legislative history indicates the bill moved through standard protocol for a memorial resolution and received affirmative votes without opposition in the actions listed.

Significance

  • The bill’s passage and signing reflect a customary legislative practice of recognizing local students who achieve high academic honors.
  • As a memorial resolution, it has no regulatory impact or budget implications beyond formal recognition.
  • It publicly associates the General Assembly with celebrating academic excellence and serves as a record of the student’s achievement in Tennessee’s official proceedings.

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

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