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HJR 1618

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Joseph Johnson, Valedictorian, Brentwood High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Gino Bulso

Tennessee honors Brentwood High’s 2026 valedictorian Joseph Johnson for academic excellence and community pride, without creating new laws or funding.

Transmitted to Governor for his action.
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Bill Summary · HJR 1618

Summary: House Joint Resolution 1618 (HJR 1618) – Tennessee 114th General Assembly

Purpose

  • Honor and recognize Joseph Johnson, Brentwood High School, as the Valedictorian of the 2026 graduating class.
  • Express commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly and extend best wishes for his future.

Key Provisions

  • Formal resolution praising Joseph Johnson for achieving the valedictorian designation.
  • States that Johnson earned an exemplary GPA, participated in numerous extracurricular activities, and demonstrated academic excellence and preparedness for future success.
  • Acknowledges the pride his achievement brings to his family, school, and community.
  • Contains the standard legislative language of honoring a student and wishing them well.

Who/What is Affected

  • Primary beneficiary: Joseph Johnson (the 2026 Brentwood High School Valedictorian).
  • Indirect beneficiaries: Brentwood High School, Johnson’s family, and the broader Tennessee education community, which is recognized for academic achievement.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Sponsor: Representative Bulso; Co-sponsor: Senator Gino Bulso (as indicated by the sponsor line).
  • Legislative action history:
    • April 22, 2026: Bill introduced and placed on House consent calendar; subsequently adopted in the House (Ayes 93, Nays 0; PNV 0).
    • April 22, 2026: Transmitted to the Senate.
    • April 22–23, 2026: Engrossed and prepared for transmission to the Senate; referred to Senate Calendar Committee.
    • April 23, 2026: Senate concurred (Ayes 32, Nays 0) and placed on Senate Consent Calendar.
    • April 23, 2026: Concurred in the House version and sent to final passage.
  • Status: The resolution has completed the standard concurrence process between the Tennessee House and Senate and is prepared for presentation with final language (omitting chamber designations) per the clause included in the measure.

Impact Overview

  • Symbolic impact: The resolution publicly recognizes and honors a high-achieving student, highlighting educational excellence and community pride.
  • No new statutory requirements, funding changes, or regulatory actions are enacted.
  • The measure serves to memorialize and celebrate individual academic achievement within the state’s formal legislative record.

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