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HJR 1524

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Kacie Chiapperini, Top Ten Senior, Gordonsville High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Michael Hale

Honors Kacie Chiapperini as a 2026 Top Ten Senior from Gordonsville High School, recognizing outstanding academics and contributions, with an official copy for presentation.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 1524

Summary of Bill: HJR 1524 (Session 114, Tennessee)

Projected bill type and purpose

  • Type: House Joint Resolution (HJR)
  • Purpose: Honor and recognize a high school student, Kacie Chiapperini, for being named a 2026 Top Ten Senior at Gordonsville High School. The resolution is commemorative in nature and serves to commend the student for academic achievement and community pride.

Key provisions and changes

  • Formal recognition: The resolution conveys commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly to Kacie Chiapperini.
  • Status and audience: The resolution is an official acknowledgment by both the Tennessee House of Representatives and Senate (concurrent), signed by sponsors and appropriate legislative bodies.
  • Presentation: Specifies that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation to Kacie Chiapperini.
  • Details included:
    • Identifies Kacie Chiapperini as a 2026 Top Ten Senior from Gordonsville High School.
    • Emphasizes her “outstanding academic success,” exemplary GPA, participation in extracurricular activities, and potential for future success.
  • Formal elements: The resolution includes standard closing language to omit the final clause from copies upon presentation.

Who/what is affected

  • Individual: Kacie Chiapperini (Gordonsville High School student) — the primary beneficiary and honoree.
  • Institutions: Gordonsville High School (within the Gordonsville community) and Tennessee state legislature (both chambers) as the presenting body.
  • Community impact: Acknowledges and publicizes student achievement, contributing to local pride and recognition of academic excellence in Tennessee.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction: Filed for introduction on April 20, 2026.
  • Status: A concurrent resolution that moves through the typical legislative acknowledgment process, ultimately requiring passage by both the Tennessee House of Representatives and the Senate and signing/ concurrence as applicable.
  • Timing: As a memorial/commendation, it is largely ceremonial and does not amend law or authorize expenditures. Timeline aligns with standard legislative schedule for concurrent resolutions and formal recognitions.

Notable details

  • Sponsor: Representative Hale (House) with co-sponsor Michael Hale.
  • Formal language: The resolution uses conventional commemorative phrasing to honor a student and extend best wishes for future success.
  • Public accessibility: Upon passage, an appropriate copy would be prepared for presentation, with standard formatting considerations for official copies.

Bottom line

HJR 1524 is a ceremonial, non-substantive bill designed to publicly commend Kacie Chiapperini for being named a 2026 Top Ten Senior at Gordonsville High School. It recognizes her academic achievements and contributions, expresses pride from the General Assembly, and directs the preparation of an official copy for presentation.

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

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