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HJR 581

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Kylie Nicole Carman, Valedictorian, Trousdale County High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by William Slater

Ceremonially commends Kylie Carman as Trousdale County High School’s 2025 valedictorian and notes her future plans at Volunteer State Community College.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 581

Summary: House Joint Resolution 581 (HJR 581)

Overview

HJR 581 is a ceremonial joint resolution sponsored by Rep. Slater to commend Kylie Nicole Carman for being named the 2025 valedictorian of Trousdale County High School. The measure recognizes her academic achievement, school involvement, community service, and anticipated steps after high school. The resolution is currently signed by the governor.

  • Bill type: Joint Resolution
  • Sponsor: Representative Slater
  • Introduced: April 3, 2025
  • Status: Signed by Governor (as of April 24, 2025)

Purpose and Intent

  • Plain-language purpose: Honor and recognize Kylie Carman for exceptional academic achievement as Trousdale County High School’s 2025 valedictorian.
  • Conveyed aims: Celebrate her GPA, leadership, extracurricular involvement, and community service; acknowledge her as a standout student on the state and national level; extend best wishes for her future.

Key Provisions and Provisions’ Effects

  • Ceremonial recognition: The resolution commends Kylie Carman and expresses best wishes for her future.
  • Summary of achievements:
    • Named 2025 Valedictorian of Trousdale County High School.
    • Demonstrates strong academic performance (implied exemplary GPA).
    • Active in multiple student organizations: Beta Club, FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes), Interact Club, FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America), and cheer team.
    • Leadership roles: Senior class president and student council vice president.
    • Community service/volunteering: Trousdale County Youth Cheer, Vacation Bible School, Trousdale County Fair Pageant.
  • Postsecondary expectation: Notes Carman’s anticipated continuation at Volunteer State Community College.
  • Administrative language:
    • Upon enactment, an appropriate copy will be prepared for presentation.
    • The final copying language is to appear without House or Senate designation after the State seal.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primary subject: Kylie Nicole Carman.
  • Institutions: Trousdale County High School; Volunteer State Community College (as the prospective next step for Carman).
  • Broader impact: The bill serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment that may reflect positively on the student, family, school district, and community.

Procedural and Timeline Highlights

  • 2025-04-03: Introduction and placement on House consent calendar.
  • 2025-04-07 to 04-08: House actions (adoption, engrossment, transmitted to Senate).
  • 2025-04-09 to 04-14: Senate actions (reference to Senate Calendar Committee; concurrence and adoption).
  • 2025-04-14 to 04-16: Senate concurrence and enrollment steps.
  • 2025-04-15 to 04-16: House and Senate leadership sign-offs.
  • 2025-04-21: Transmitted to Governor for action.
  • 2025-04-24: Governor signs the resolution.

Notes on Impact

  • Fiscal impact: Not specified; typical memorial resolutions are ceremonial and do not create new programs or expenditures.
  • Policy effect: No regulatory or statutory changes; serves as symbolic recognition of a student’s achievement and future plans.

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

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