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SJR 249

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Kaitlyn Beasley, Salutatorian, Fayette Ware High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Page Walley

Ceremonial Tennessee resolution honors Kaitlyn Beasley as Fayette Ware HS 2025 salutatorian, recognizing academic excellence and wishing her continued success.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 249

Summary: Senate Joint Resolution 249 (SJR 249)

A ceremonial joint resolution recognizing Kaitlyn Beasley, Fayette Ware High School, as the 2025 Salutatorian, and offering the General Assembly’s commendation and best wishes for her future.

Purpose and intent

  • SJR 249 is a memorial-style, non-binding joint resolution that honors Kaitlyn Beasley for achieving the salutatorian distinction in the Fayette Ware High School Class of 2025.
  • The resolution expresses pride in her academic excellence and character, and it conveys best wishes for continued success.

Key provisions and changes

  • The resolution commends Kaitlyn Beasley for:
    • Achieving the salutatorian ranking in the 2025 Fayette Ware High School graduating class.
    • Maintaining an exemplary grade point average and balancing academics with extracurricular involvement.
    • Demonstrating intellectual aptitude, ambition, and dedication to excellence.
  • Official language includes a formal “Be It Resolved” clause, recognizing Beasley on behalf of the Tennessee General Assembly, with the House concurring.
  • An appropriate copy of the resolution is to be prepared for presentation.
  • A standard provision notes that, upon request, the language after the state seal can appear without House or Senate designation on the copy presented.

Who is affected

  • Kaitlyn Beasley is the primary individual recognized.
  • Fayette Ware High School and the broader Fayette County community are acknowledged as the contexts of this achievement.
  • The resolution is ceremonial and has no direct regulatory or fiscal impact on government programs or budgets.

Procedural history and timeline

  • Introduced: March 17, 2025.
  • Senate action: Passed on first consideration (March 20, 2025); passed second consideration (March 24, 2025); engrossed (March 27, 2025).
  • House action: Concurred (April 3, 2025); enrolled and ready for signatures (April 4, 2025); transmitted for governor action (April 7, 2025).
  • Final action: Signed by the House Speaker (April 7, 2025) and Senate Speaker (April 4, 2025); transmitted to the governor (April 7, 2025).
  • Governor’s action: Signed on April 10, 2025.

Impact and significance

  • The bill’s impact is largely symbolic, serving to publicly recognize and celebrate a high-achieving student.
  • It reinforces a culture of academic achievement and community pride without creating new policies, programs, or funding.

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

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