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HJR 1587

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Kera Smithson, Top Ten Senior, Mt. Pleasant High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Kip Capley

Honors Kera Smithson as a 2026 Mt. Pleasant High School Top Ten Senior for outstanding academics and community impact.

Signed by Senate Speaker
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Bill Summary · HJR 1587

Summary of HJR 1587 (Session 114, Tennessee)

Purpose

  • A House Joint Resolution to honor and recognize Kera Smithson, identified as a 2026 Top Ten Senior at Mt. Pleasant High School.
  • The resolution expresses commendation for her academic achievement and wishes for her future success.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Formal recognition by both the Tennessee House of Representatives and Senate (the General Assembly) for Kera Smithson’s status as a Top Ten Senior.
  • The language notes:
    • Ms. Smithson’s outstanding academic performance, high GPA, and participation in extracurricular activities.
    • She is described as an exemplary student whose achievements reflect well on herself, her family, Mt. Pleasant High School, and the community.
  • The resolution requests that an official copy be prepared and presented, with a standard legal concluding clause about formatting (omission of the final “House or Senate designation” on the copy).

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Kera Smithson (student) and Mt. Pleasant High School community.
  • Secondary: Members of the Tennessee General Assembly (as the recognizing body) and the broader public who follow state honors and acknowledgments.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced and sponsored by Rep. Kip Capley (with a co-sponsor).
  • Timeline of action (as recorded in the bill history):
    • April 22, 2026: Bill engrossed and prepared for transmission to the Senate; introduced and placed on a House consent calendar.
    • April 22, 2026: House adopted the measure (unanimously, 93-0, with no present votes noted as negative).
    • April 22, 2026: Sent to the Senate.
    • April 23, 2026: Senate concurred (unanimous, 32-0) and placed on Senate Consent Calendar.
    • April 23, 2026: Action completed by sending back to the House; placed on Senate Consent Calendar for final concurrence.
  • Final disposition: The joint resolution has concurrent approval by both chambers, resulting in formal recognition of Kera Smithson.

Notes

  • This is a ceremonial recognition bill, common in Tennessee for highlighting notable student achievements.
  • No appropriation, policy change, or regulatory impact is associated with the measure.
  • The language emphasizes a positive acknowledgment rather than creating new programs or obligations.

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

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