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HJR 571

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Layla Newby, Top Ten Senior, DeKalb County High School -

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

Ceremonial resolution commends Layla Newby for being named a 2025 Top Ten Senior at DeKalb County High School, recognizing academic excellence with no policy or funding effect.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 571

Summary of House Joint Resolution 571 (HJR 571)

Overview

  • Bill type: Joint Resolution
  • Title: Memorials, Academic Achievement – Layla Newby, Top Ten Senior, DeKalb County High School
  • Subject: Academic achievement; memorial acknowledgment
  • Status: Signed by Governor (effective/active as a memorial resolution)
  • Introduced: April 3, 2025
  • Sponsor: Hale

Note: This is a ceremonial memorial resolution recognizing a student for academic achievement; it does not create or modify law or allocate funds.

Purpose and Intent

  • The primary aim is to honor Layla Newby for being named a 2025 Top Ten Senior at DeKalb County High School.
  • It acknowledges Ms. Newby’s academic excellence, participation in extracurricular activities, and overall potential.
  • The resolution expresses pride in her accomplishments and extends best wishes for future success.
  • It serves as a formal commendation from both chambers of the Tennessee General Assembly.

Key Provisions (Substantive Summary)

  • Recognition language: The General Assembly commends Layla Newby on being named a 2025 DeKalb County High School Top Ten Senior.
  • Attributes highlighted: Noted for exceptional academic achievement, GPA, diligent study habits, composure during examinations, time and talent devoted to academics, and involvement in extracurricular activities.
  • Intent to honor: Declares the desire to recognize and applaud her achievements and to express best wishes for a successful future.
  • Copy and presentation provisions: An appropriate copy of the resolution is to be prepared for presentation; the copy will omit the final clause that normally designates House/Senate language after the state seal.
  • No fiscal or policy change: As a memorial/ceremonial resolution, there are no specified fiscal implications or policy shifts.

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Primary individual: Layla Newby (2025 Top Ten Senior, DeKalb County High School)
  • Secondary/communities: DeKalb County High School, Layla Newby’s family and community, and the broader Tennessee educational community.
  • Legal/operational impact: None in terms of policy or funding; serves a ceremonial/recognition function only.

Procedural Timeline

  • April 3, 2025: Introductory filing and placement on consent calendar.
  • April 7, 2025: House adopted the measure (Ayes 96, Nays 0).
  • April 8–14, 2025: Engrossed in the House, transmitted to the Senate; sponsor added (April 14).
  • April 14, 2025: Senate concurred; Ayes 32, Nays 0.
  • April 15–16, 2025: Enrolled and signed by House Speaker; Senate Leader signed.
  • April 21–24, 2025: Transmitted to Governor; Governor signed on April 24, 2025.

Bottom Line

HJR 571 is a ceremonial joint resolution recognizing Layla Newby for her achievement as a 2025 Top Ten Senior at DeKalb County High School. It embodies formal commendation from Tennessee’s General Assembly, praised for academic excellence and contributions to her school and community, and it includes a provision for presenting an official copy of the resolution. No legislative changes or financial implications accompany this measure.

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

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