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SJR 1181

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Leo Nishizawa, Salutatorian, Bearden High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Richard Briggs

The bill formally honors Leo Nishizawa as the 2026 Bearden High School Salutatorian, recognizing his academic excellence and community impact.

Transmitted to Governor for action.
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Bill Summary · SJR 1181

Summary: Senate Joint Resolution 1181 (SJR 1181) – Tennessee, 114th General Assembly

Title

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Leo Nishizawa, Salutatorian, Bearden High School

Purpose and Intent

  • To honor and recognize Leo Nishizawa for achieving Salutatorian status in the 2026 graduating class at Bearden High School.
  • To commend his academic excellence and acknowledge the pride this achievement brings to his family, school, and community.
  • To publicly commend Nishizawa and extend best wishes for his future success.

Key Provisions

  • Formal dedication by the Tennessee General Assembly recognizing Leo Nishizawa as the 2026 Bearden High School Salutatorian.
  • The resolution expresses admiration for Nishizawa’s academic achievement, diligence, and extracurricular involvement (as described in the bill’s narrative).
  • An official copy of the resolution is to be prepared for presentation, suitable for display.

What the Bill Does (Impact)

  • No new laws or regulatory changes.
  • A ceremonial recognition measure without fiscal impact or policy mandates.
  • Public acknowledgment intended for inspirational and commemorative purposes.
  • It serves as a formal record of appreciation by the state legislature.

Affected Parties

  • Leo Nishizawa (the honoree and 2026 Bearden High School Salutatorian).
  • Bearden High School, its students, faculty, and the Bearden community.
  • Tennessee General Assembly as the issuer of the formal commendation.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced as a filed bill on April 20, 2026.
  • Sponsored by Senator Richard Briggs (with a co-sponsor listed as well).
  • As a joint resolution (SJR), it follows the standard process for commemorative resolutions, typically requiring passage by both chambers and the governor’s eventual acknowledgment, although specific procedural steps are not delineated in the text provided.
  • No explicit date for presentation or presentation ceremony is included; it specifies that an appropriate copy should be prepared for presentation upon final passage.

Notable Details

  • The resolution emphasizes Leonard Nishizawa’s “exemplary grade point average,” participation in numerous extracurricular activities, and the broader positive impact of his achievement.
  • The text characterizes the recognition as a source of pride for family, school, and community and expresses best wishes for the future.

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

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