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SJR 528

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Kayden Hornberger, Salutatorian, Stone Memorial High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Paul Bailey

Ceremonial Tennessee resolution honors Kayden Hornberger as Stone Memorial High School's 2025 Salutatorian, recognizing academic achievement without creating laws or funds.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 528

Summary: Senate Joint Resolution 528 (SJR 528)

Purpose and intent

  • SJR 528 is a ceremonial joint resolution of the Tennessee General Assembly recognizing Kayden Hornberger as the 2025 Salutatorian of Stone Memorial High School.
  • The bill’s language expresses pride in Mr. Hornberger’s academic achievement and extends best wishes for his future success. It is a memorial-style acknowledgment rather than a statute requiring action or funding.

Key provisions

  • Official recognition: The Senate (and House concurrence) commends Kayden Hornberger for achieving Salutatorian status for the Stone Memorial High School class of 2025.
  • Formal language: The resolution notes Hornberger’s exemplary grade point average, dedication to academics, and involvement in extracurricular activities, portraying him as a representative of high scholarly achievement in Tennessee.
  • Memorial format: The resolution authorizes an appropriate copy to be prepared for presentation, with a clerical clause indicating the text after the State seal may appear without House or Senate designation on the copy.
  • Non-legislative effect: As a memorial resolution, it does not establish new laws, programs, or fiscal obligations.

Who is affected

  • Primary subject: Kayden Hornberger, a student at Stone Memorial High School.
  • Indirect beneficiaries: Stone Memorial High School, the student’s family, school staff, and the broader community, which gains formal recognition of local academic achievement.
  • Statewide audience: The recognition contributes to the public record of notable students within Tennessee’s education system.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: April 22, 2025 (Sponsor: Senator Bailey) in the 114th General Assembly.
  • Legislative actions chronology (highlights):
    • April 22, 2025: SJR 528 placed on Senate consent calendar; engrossed and adopted in the Senate (Ayes 33, Nays 0).
    • April 22, 2025: Transmitted to the House; House actions included placement on a House consent calendar; concurrent passage with no dissent (Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 4).
    • April 25–28, 2025: Enrolled and presented for signatures; leadership in both chambers signaled approval.
    • April 29, 2025: Transmitted to the Governor for action.
    • May 7, 2025: Signed by the Governor.
  • Effect: The bill is enacted as a ceremonial, commemorative measure. It does not alter statutes or allocate funds.

Impact and significance

  • The resolution publicly honors a local student achievement, highlighting Tennessee’s emphasis on academic excellence.
  • It serves as a formal record of recognition from the General Assembly and may be used in communications by the student, family, school, and community.

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

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