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SJR 1192

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Kayla Reeves, Valedictorian, Fayette Academy -

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

SJR 1192 ceremonially recognizes Kayla Reeves as Fayette Academy’s 2026 valedictorian, honoring her scholastic achievement without creating new laws or funding.

Transmitted to Governor for action.
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Bill Summary · SJR 1192

Summary: Senate Joint Resolution 1192 (SJR 1192) — Tennessee Senate, 114th General Assembly

Date filed: April 20, 2026

1) Purpose and intent

  • SJR 1192 is a ceremonial Senate Joint Resolution recognizing and honoring an individual student, Kayla Reeves, for academic achievement.
  • Specifically, it commends Kayla Reeves as the 2026 Valedictorian of Fayette Academy.
  • The resolution conveys appreciation for her scholastic excellence and wishes for future success.

2) Key provisions and changes

  • Formal recognition: The bill instructs the Tennessee General Assembly (both Senate and House concurring) to honor Kayla Reeves.
  • Public expression of commendation: The resolution states that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation to Reeves.
  • Language mechanics: The text includes the customary closing and a clause that the language after the state seal may appear without House or Senate designation when presented.

Notes on content:
- The measure does not create new laws, funding, or policy changes.
- It is a symbolic/ceremonial acknowledgment rather than substantive policy.

3) Who or what would be affected

  • Primary beneficiary: Kayla Reeves, Fayette Academy’s 2026 Valedictorian.
  • Indirect beneficiaries: Fayette Academy, Reeves’s family, and the local community, which receive public recognition of academic achievement.
  • Public record: The resolution becomes part of Tennessee’s legislative records and may be cited as an example of state recognition of student achievement.

4) Procedural or timeline aspects

  • Sponsor: Senator Walley (with co-sponsor Senator Page Walley listed as co-sponsor; the text shows “Co-sponsor: Page Walley,” which may reflect formatting; typically the sponsor is Walley and a co-sponsor is listed similarly).
  • Action history: Filed for introduction on April 20, 2026.
  • Next steps: As a ceremonial resolution, it would proceed through standard Senate and House concurrence processes. If approved, it would be prepared as a formal copy and presented to Reeves.

5) Notable details

  • The resolution frames Kayla Reeves as an exemplary student who achieved “Valedictorian” status through diligent study and extracurricular involvement.
  • It emphasizes pride for family, school, and community, and extends best wishes for the future.

This summary provides a concise overview of SJR 1192: its purpose, what it changes (primarily symbolic recognition), who is affected, and the procedural path to enactment.

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

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