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HJR 1658

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Kadence Saige Phillips, Salutatorian, Monterey High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Ryan Williams

The bill formally recognizes Kadence Saige Phillips as Monterey High School’s 2026 Salutatorian and commends her academic achievement.

Transmitted to Governor for his action.
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Bill Summary · HJR 1658

Summary of House Joint Resolution (HJR) 1658, 114th Tennessee General Assembly

Overview

  • Title: Memorials, Academic Achievement - Kadence Saige Phillips, Salutatorian, Monterey High School
  • Purpose: A formal resolution recognizing and commending Kadence Saige Phillips for achieving Salutatorian status for the Monterey High School class of 2026.
  • Sponsor: Representative Williams; Co-sponsor: Ryan Williams
  • Session/Status: 114th General Assembly; Concurred by both House and Senate, enrolled and transmitted to the Senate on April 23, 2026. It passed with unanimous votes in the sessions recorded (House: 89-0; Senate: 30-0).

What the bill would do

  • Official Recognition: The resolution expresses commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly to Kadence Saige Phillips for her academic achievement as Salutatorian of Monterey High School’s 2026 graduating class.
  • Contextual Honors: It frames Kadence Phillips as an example of academic excellence and a source of pride for her family, school, and community.
  • Formal Language: The document follows standard memorial resolution format, emphasizing admiration and best wishes for the student’s future.

Key provisions and changes

  • The bill contains:
    • A preamble highlighting Kadence Phillips’s academic achievements and extracurricular involvement.
    • A formal statement of commendation from both chambers of the General Assembly.
    • A directive that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation.
    • A clerical provision that, upon request, the language following the State seal may appear without explicit House/Senate designation on the copy presented.

Who is affected

  • Primary beneficiary: Kadence Saige Phillips (Monterey High School) as the named recipient of the commendation.
  • Secondary beneficiaries: Monterey High School, the local community, and supporters who take pride in the student’s achievement.
  • Public interest: The resolution serves to publicly acknowledge and celebrate academic achievement within Tennessee’s public education system.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and Referral: Introduced and filed for introduction on April 23, 2026.
  • House Action: Engrossed and placed on the House consent calendar; adopted with a vote of 89 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting.
  • Senate Action: Transmitted to the Senate; placed on Senate Consent Calendar; unanimously adopted in the Senate (ayes 30, nays 0, PNV 0).
  • Next Steps: The resolution is ceremonial and does not alter law or create obligations beyond formal recognition. It would typically be printed and presented to Kadence Phillips or her family, and a copy stored as part of the state’s official records.

Quick take

  • This is a ceremonial tribute recognizing Kadence Saige Phillips’s achievement as the 2026 Salutatorian of Monterey High School. It reflects statewide appreciation for student excellence and does not involve policy changes or funding.

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

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