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HJR 1659

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Lindsay Paige Thompson, Valedictorian, Monterey High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Ryan Williams

The bill formally recognizes Lindsay Paige Thompson for exceptional scholastic achievement and offers best wishes for her future.

Transmitted to Governor for his action.
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Bill Summary · HJR 1659

Summary of House Joint Resolution 1659 (HJR 1659), 114th Tennessee General Assembly

Purpose

  • A ceremonial tribute recognizing Lindsay Paige Thompson, the 2026 Valedictorian of Monterey High School.
  • The resolution expresses commendation for her academic achievement and offers best wishes for her future.

Key Provisions

  • Official commendation: The Tennessee General Assembly recognizes Lindsay Paige Thompson for exceptional scholastic performance.
  • Emphasis on characteristics: Highlights diligence, academic excellence, extracurricular participation, composure during examinations, and potential future success.
  • Formal language: The resolution uses standard ceremonial phrasing to honor the student and acknowledge her accomplishments.
  • Copy and presentation: An appropriate copy of the resolution is to be prepared for presentation to Lindsay Thompson (with standard procedural language about not including extraneous House/Senate designations on the copy).

Who/What is Affected

  • Primary beneficiary: Lindsay Paige Thompson (Monterey High School), the 2026 valedictorian.
  • Indirect beneficiaries: Monterey High School, the local community, and sponsors/representatives of the Tennessee General Assembly who recognize student achievement.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Status: Adopted and concurred by both chambers.
    • House action: Adopted with a vote of Ayes 89, Nays 0, PNV 0; introduced and placed on the House consent calendar.
    • Senate action: Concurred in the same day (Ayes 30, Nays 0); placed on Senate Consent Calendar; engrossed and transmitted to the Senate.
  • Action history indicates rapid passage through both chambers on 2026-04-23.
  • Final form: The resolution includes the standard closing clause about preparing an appropriate copy and the language to appear without House or Senate designation on the final copy.

Material Details

  • Title: Memorials, Academic Achievement - Lindsay Paige Thompson, Valedictorian, Monterey High School.
  • Sponsor: Representative Williams; Co-sponsor: Ryan Williams (likely a cross-chamber sponsor in the Senate).
  • Jurisdiction: Tennessee
  • Session: 114

Impact

  • The resolution publicly acknowledges academic excellence and can serve as a formal record of achievement.
  • It may be cited by the student and institution as recognition from state government.
  • No regulatory or policy changes; purely ceremonial and commemorative in nature.

If you’d like, I can adapt this into a one-paragraph briefing or provide a glossary of terms used in Tennessee memorial resolutions.

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

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