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HJR 1382

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Jocelyn Phillips, Top Ten Senior, Forrest School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Todd Warner

The bill formally designates Jocelyn Phillips as a 2026 Forrest School Top Ten Senior and commends her academic achievement.

Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
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Bill Summary · HJR 1382

Summary of Bill: HJR 1382 (Session 114, Tennessee)

1) Purpose and Intent

  • HJR 1382 is a House Joint Resolution designed to commend and honor an individual student, Jocelyn Phillips, for achieving recognition as a 2026 Top Ten Senior at Forrest School.
  • The resolution expresses the General Assembly’s admiration for Ms. Phillips’s academic excellence and significant school achievements, and extends best wishes for her future success.

2) Key Provisions and Changes

  • Formal Recognition: The measure designates Jocelyn Phillips as a 2026 Forrest School Top Ten Senior and acknowledges her academic accomplishments in a commemorative manner.
  • Public Acknowledgment: The resolution requests that an appropriate copy be prepared for presentation, containing the resolution’s language and omitting the final clause when copied for distribution.

3) Who/What is Affected

  • Individual: Jocelyn Phillips, a student at Forrest School, identified as a 2026 Top Ten Senior.
  • Institution: Forrest School (the school associated with the student’s achievement).
  • State Legislative Body: The Tennessee General Assembly acknowledges the student through the resolution.

4) Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and Sponsorship: The bill is sponsored by Representative Todd Warner (co-sponsor) and introduced in April 2026.
  • Legislative Progress:
    • April 13, 2026: Introduced and placed on House consent calendar for consideration.
    • April 13, 2026: House session adopted the resolution with a vote of 90 ayes, 0 nays, 3 not voting.
    • April 14–15, 2026: Engrossed and transmitted to the Senate, with referral to the Senate Calendar Committee.
  • Next Steps: If the Senate concurs, the resolution would be enrolled and presented as a formal expression of commendation. There are no substantive policy or budget implications; the action is ceremonial and honorary.

5) Notable Details

  • The resolution emphasizes Ms. Phillips’s “exemplary grade point average,” participation in extracurricular activities, and the overall impact of her academic achievement on her family, school, and community.
  • The document follows standard ceremonial language used to recognize students who have earned notable academic honors.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary for a specific audience (e.g., the general public, educators, or policymakers) or add a short compare/contrast with other similar Tennessee resolutions recognizing students.

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

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