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SJR 1151

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Jesus Guadalupe Gutierrez Hernandez, Valedictorian, Hunters Lane High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Heidi Campbell

Tennessee honors Jesus Gutierrez Hernandez as 2026 valedictorian of Hunters Lane High School with formal statewide commendation.

Transmitted to Governor for action.
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Bill Summary · SJR 1151

Summary of Bill: SJR 1151 (Session: 114, Tennessee)

Title

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Jesus Guadalupe Gutierrez Hernandez, Valedictorian, Hunters Lane High School

Purpose and Intent

  • Honor and recognize Jesus Guadalupe Gutierrez Hernandez, who has been named the Valedictorian for the 2026 graduating class at Hunters Lane High School.
  • The resolution expresses commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly for Hernandez’s academic excellence and place among the top students in the state and nation.
  • To publicly acknowledge his achievement and extend best wishes for his future.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Formal recognition by both Senate and House (to the extent of concurrence on the resolution) of Jesus Hernandez as the 2026 Valedictorian of Hunters Lane High School.
  • The resolution states intent to prepare and present an appropriate copy of the resolution to Hernandez. The text notes that the copy should be prepared with the final clause omitted and, upon request, the language appearing after the State seal appear without House or Senate designation.
  • No changes to statutes, policies, or funding; no enforcement mechanisms or regulatory impact. This is a ceremonial (memorial) resolution.

Affected Parties

  • Jesus Guadalupe Gutierrez Hernandez: primary honoree and recipient of statewide recognition.
  • Hunters Lane High School (and its students, staff, and community): beneficiaries through public acknowledgement of student achievement.
  • Tennessee General Assembly (Senate and House): acts as the body issuing the commendation and preserving the record of the acknowledgment.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Filed for introduction on April 15, 2026.
  • The resolution is a joint memorial (SJR) and is designed to be concurred upon by both chambers.
  • If adopted, an appropriate copy would be prepared for presentation; the language following the State seal may appear without House or Senate designation, per the resolution’s final clause.
  • This type of bill typically progresses as a ceremonial acknowledgment without impacting policy, budgeting, or statutory requirements.

Summary of Impact

  • Soft impact: Elevates a single student’s achievement to state-level recognition, offering positive visibility for Hernandez, Hunters Lane High School, and the broader community.
  • No fiscal impact, regulatory changes, or procedural obligations beyond formal acknowledgment.

If you’d like, I can add context on similar prior resolutions or adjacent practices for recognizing student achievement in Tennessee.

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

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