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HJR 565

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Landon Colwell, Top Ten Senior, DeKalb County High School -

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

Ceremonial resolution honoring Landon Colwell as a 2025 Top Ten Senior at DeKalb County High School; grants only ceremonial recognition, with no policy, funding, or duties.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 565

Summary of HJR 565 ( Tennessee )

Overview

HJR 565 is a House Joint Resolution that memorializes and honors Landon Colwell, recognizing him as a 2025 Top Ten Senior at DeKalb County High School. The measure is ceremonial in nature and does not establish or modify policy. It received concurrence from the Senate and was signed by the Governor on April 24, 2025.

Purpose and Intent

  • To commend Landon Colwell for outstanding academic achievement as a Top Ten Senior in the 2025 graduating class at DeKalb County High School.
  • To acknowledge his scholastic excellence, well-rounded involvement, and the positive example he sets for peers, family, school, and community.
  • To extend best wishes for his future success.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution states that Landon Colwell has earned an exemplary grade point average and participated in numerous extracurricular activities, demonstrating intellectual aptitude and ambition.
  • It commends him as part of the “Top Ten Senior” designation for the 2025 graduating class.
  • It expresses pride in his accomplishments and requests that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation.
  • The final copy specifies that, upon request, the language appearing immediately after the State seal may appear without House or Senate designation.

Affected Parties

  • Landon Colwell, the individual being honored.
  • DeKalb County High School and its student body, faculty, and staff.
  • Landon Colwell’s family and the DeKalb County community.
  • Tennessee General Assembly as the adopting body for ceremonial recognition.

Legislative Process and Timeline

  • Introduced: April 3, 2025 (Sponsor: Hale).
  • April 3–April 7, 2025: House actions; adoption on April 7 (Ayes 96, Nays 0).
  • April 7–April 14, 2025: Concurrence initiated and Senate actions; Sponsor additions occurred.
  • April 14–April 16, 2025: Senate concurrence and actions; House Speaker and Senate Speaker signatures.
  • April 21, 2025: Transmitted to the Governor for action.
  • April 24, 2025: Governor signed the resolution into law.
  • Effect: Ceremonial recognition with no new governmental duties, funding, or policy changes.

Remarks on Implications

  • This is a symbolic commendation aimed at highlighting personal achievement and community pride.
  • There are no fiscal implications or policy reforms associated with HJR 565.

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

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