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SJR 394

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Jes'onia Barefield, Salutatorian, West Creek High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Ceremonial TN resolution honors Jes’onia Barefield as 2025 Salutatorian of West Creek High School, recognizing her academic achievement with no legal or fiscal impact.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 394

Summary of Senate Joint Resolution 394 (SJR 394)

Purpose and Intent

SJR 394 is a ceremonial, joint resolution designed to commend and recognize Jes’onia Barefield for her academic achievement as the 2025 Salutatorian of West Creek High School. The resolution expresses pride in her scholastic accomplishments, acknowledges her diligence and leadership, and extends best wishes for her future success. It is a memorial honoring a high school student and does not create legal rights or fiscal obligations.

Key Provisions

  • Recognizes Jes’onia Barefield as the 2025 Salutatorian of West Creek High School.
  • Praises her exemplary grade point average, academic effort, and involvement in extracurricular activities.
  • Extends best wishes for a happy and successful future.
  • Provides for an appropriate copy of the resolution to be prepared for presentation.
  • Includes a standard clause for presentation that, upon request, the language appearing after the State seal may be issued without House or Senate designation.
  • Status: Ceremonial; no changes to law, policy, or spending.

Affected Parties

  • Jes’onia Barefield (recipient of the recognition).
  • West Creek High School and its students, faculty, and community.
  • The Tennessee General Assembly (as the body issuing the commendation).

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: April 2, 2025
  • Legislative actions leading to passage:
    • April 3, 2025: Introduced and passed on first consideration
    • April 8, 2025: Placed on Senate Consent Calendar
    • April 10, 2025: Adopted on the Senate floor (Ayes 31, Nays 0)
    • April 15, 2025: Concurred in the House (Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0)
    • April 17, 2025: Enrolled and signed by Senate leadership
    • April 21, 2025: Transmitted to Governor; House Speaker and other formal actions completed
    • April 24, 2025: Signed by Governor (final status: Signed into law)
  • Classification: Joint resolution
  • Sponsor: Senator Powers

Impact and Significance

This resolution provides formal recognition from the Tennessee General Assembly of a single student’s achievement, contributing to a tradition of honoring academic excellence. It is strictly ceremonial and informational, with no regulatory or financial changes tied to its passage.

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

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