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HJR 1452

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Laila Underwood, Salutatorian, Cannon County High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Michael Hale

Recognizes Laila Underwood for achieving Cannon County High School salutatorian status in 2026 and extends best wishes for her future, with no legal or funding changes.

Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
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Bill Summary · HJR 1452

Summary: House Joint Resolution 1452 (HJR 1452) – Tennessee, 114th General Assembly

Purpose

  • To honor and recognize Laila Underwood, the 2026 salutatorian of Cannon County High School.
  • The resolution expresses commendation for her academic achievement and wishes for her future success.

Key Provisions and Provisions Changes

  • The resolution formally commends Laila Underwood for attaining salutatorian status for the 2026 graduating class at Cannon County High School.
  • It describes her as an exceptional student with high academic achievement, a strong GPA, and engagement in extracurricular activities.
  • The document notes the importance of recognizing outstanding students and their contributions to their school and community.
  • The resolution provides no statutory or regulatory changes, no appropriations, and no mandates on schools, districts, or state agencies.
  • Upon adoption, an official copy of the resolution is to be prepared for presentation, with a technical note about formatting (the clause regarding the layout of the copy).

Who/What is Affected

  • Primary beneficiary: Laila Underwood (Salutatorian, Cannon County High School, Class of 2026).
  • Secondary beneficiaries: Cannon County High School, the student’s family, school staff, and the local community, which receive formal recognition of student achievement.
  • There are no direct changes to laws, policies, or funding.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Sponsor: Representative Hale (also listed as co-sponsor in the action history as Michael Hale).
  • Status: Engrossed and transmitted to the Senate; adopted by the House with a vote of 92 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting (PNV) on April 16, 2026.
  • Introduction: Filed for introduction and placed on the House consent calendar for April 16, 2026.
  • The Joint Resolution proceeds as a ceremonial, non-binding acknowledgement, typical for resolutions recognizing individual students.

Additional Context

  • This is a ceremonial measure (a resolution) rather than a law or rule with enforceable requirements.
  • The resolution uses standard language to honor academic achievement and to extend best wishes for the future.

If you’d like, I can provide a side-by-side comparison with typical ceremonial resolutions to illustrate how HJR 1452 fits the common pattern for student honors in Tennessee.

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

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