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HJR 529

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Lily Crook, Salutatorian, Cannon County High School -

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

HJR 529 memorializes Lily Crook as Cannon County High School’s 2025 Salutatorian, commending her academic excellence and extending best wishes from Tennessee’s General Assembly.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 529

Summary: House Joint Resolution 529 (HJR 529) — Lily Crook Memorial Resolution

Overview

HJR 529 is a joint resolution of the Tennessee General Assembly that memorializes and honors Lily Crook for achieving Salutatorian status in the 2025 graduating class at Cannon County High School. The measure is ceremonial in nature, recognizing academic excellence and extending best wishes for Lily Crook’s future. It was introduced in the House by Representative Hale and was signed by the Governor on April 15, 2025.

Purpose and Intent

  • Officially commend Lily Crook for attaining Salutatorian status in 2025 at Cannon County High School.
  • Acknowledge her academic excellence, dedication, extracurricular involvement, and potential for future success.
  • Express the General Assembly’s pride in her achievement and extend best wishes for a happy and successful future.
  • The resolution serves as a formal, symbolic recognition rather than creating new policy or funding.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • The core text states that the House and Senate concurring memorialize and honor Lily Crook for being the 2025 Salutatorian of Cannon County High School.
  • It notes her exemplary GPA, study discipline, performance on examinations, and involvement in extracurricular activities.
  • The resolution authorizes the preparation of an appropriate copy of the resolution for presentation.
  • A standard concluding clause allows the language to appear without House or Senate designation on such copies.

Who Is Affected

  • Lily Crook: the central subject of the memorial; receives formal recognition.
  • Cannon County High School and its community: acknowledged for supporting student achievement.
  • Family and supporters: their pride and recognition are formally noted.
  • The Tennessee General Assembly: acts as the body delivering ceremonial commendation.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: March 31, 2025 (House).
  • Sponsor: Hale.
  • April 3, 2025: House adopts/sponsors added; engrossed and ready for transmission; 91 ayes, 0 nays.
  • April 7–10, 2025: Passed through Senate procedures; placed on consent calendar; concurrence with House.
  • April 11, 2025: Enrolled; signatures of House and Senate leaders.
  • April 14, 2025: Transmitted to Governor for action.
  • April 15, 2025: Governor signs the bill; status shows “Signed by Governor.”

Fiscal and Policy Implications

  • No fiscal impact or policy change is associated with this measure.
  • As a ceremonial memorial, it does not create programs, funding, or regulations.

Bottom Line

HJR 529 is a ceremonial joint resolution recognizing Lily Crook as the 2025 Salutatorian of Cannon County High School, commending her academic achievement, and extending best wishes for her future. It passed both chambers unanimously and was signed by the Governor, becoming an official expression of commendation from Tennessee’s General Assembly.

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

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