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SJR 453

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Kaleigh Starnes, Salutatorian, South Haven Christian School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Kerry Roberts

Celebrates Kaleigh Starnes’ achievement as 2025 Salutatorian, recognizing her academic excellence and expressing best wishes for future success.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 453

Summary of Senate Joint Resolution 453 (SJR 453)

SJR 453 is a Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution memorializing and honoring Kaleigh Starnes, the 2025 Salutatorian of South Haven Christian School. The resolution is ceremonial, recognizing academic achievement and offering best wishes for the student’s future. The bill was sponsored by Senator Roberts and was signed into law by the Governor on May 1, 2025.

Purpose and Intent

  • To commend and honor Kaleigh Starnes for her exceptional academic performance as the 2025 Salutatorian of South Haven Christian School.
  • To acknowledge her exemplary grade point average, intellectual aptitude, and dedication to academics and extracurricular activities.
  • To express pride in her achievement on behalf of the Tennessee General Assembly and to extend best wishes for future success.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution contains a series of “Whereas” statements recognizing Ms. Starnes’s academic excellence, composure during examinations, and contributions to her school and community.
  • The operative clause (Be It Resolved) states that the Senate and the House concur in commendation and honor of the 2025 South Haven Christian School Salutatorian.
  • Acknowledges the achievement as a source of pride for family, school, and community.
  • Provides that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation; the final copy language may omit House or Senate designation as appropriate per standard practice.

Notes: As a memorial (joint resolution), this bill does not impose or authorize new statutes, duties, or funding. It is ceremonial recognition only.

Who is Affected

  • Primary: Kaleigh Starnes (Salutatorian, 2025) and South Haven Christian School.
  • Secondary: Members of the Tennessee General Assembly, the student’s family, school community, and residents who value academic achievement.

Process and Timeline

  • Introduced: April 15, 2025
  • Senate: Passed First Consideration (April 16); Passed on Second Consideration (April 17); Adopted in Senate (April 21); Enrolled (April 24)
  • House: Concurred (April 22); Placed on consent calendar; Signed by House Speaker (April 24/25)
  • Transmitted to Governor: April 25, 2025
  • Governor Signed: May 1, 2025

Impact and Significance

  • Symbolic acknowledgment of scholastic attainment, discipline, and community representation.
  • Positive public recognition for the student and school; potential complements to academic and extracurricular success narratives.
  • No fiscal impact or policy changes; strictly ceremonial.

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

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