WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

SJR 524

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Logan Montgomery, Salutatorian, Monterey High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Paul Bailey

The bill ceremonially honors Logan Montgomery as the 2025 Monterey High School Salutatorian, recognizing his academic achievement without creating policy or funding.

Signed by Governor.
#academicachievement #memorials
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · SJR 524

Summary of SJR 524 – Memorials, Academic Achievement: Logan Montgomery

Overview

  • Bill Type: Senate Joint Resolution (SJR), memorial resolution
  • Subject: Academic achievement; memorializing a student
  • Sponsor: Senator Bailey
  • Introduced: April 22, 2025
  • Status: Signed by the Governor on May 7, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The resolution honors Logan Montgomery for achieving the status of Salutatorian at Monterey High School for the 2025 graduating class. It recognizes his academic excellence, intellectual aptitude, and commitment to education, stating that his accomplishments reflect positively on his family, school, and community. The resolution expresses commendation and best wishes for his future success.

Key Provisions

  • The primary provision commends and honors Logan Montgomery, the 2025 Monterey High School Salutatorian, for his impressive academic achievement.
  • It extends best wishes for his future success.
  • A procedural provision directs that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation.
  • A clerical note specifies that the language following the State seal appear without House or Senate designation on copies prepared pursuant to the resolution.

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Directly affected: Logan Montgomery; Monterey High School; his family and community.
  • Indirectly affected: Members of the Tennessee General Assembly and state officials who participate in ceremonial recognitions.
  • Impact: Purely ceremonial and commemorative; does not create or modify law, policy, or funding. There are no fiscal implications.

Legislative History / Timeline

  • 2025-04-22: Introduced and filed; sponsor added; Senate adoption and consent actions completed (Ayes 33, Nays 0; placed on Senate consent calendar).
  • 2025-04-25: Enrolled and ready for signatures; signed by Senate Speaker.
  • 2025-04-28: Signed by House Speaker; concurrence achieved.
  • 2025-04-29: Transmitted to Governor for action.
  • 2025-05-07: Signed by Governor (becomes effective upon signature, given its ceremonial nature).

Notes

  • As a memorial resolution, SJR 524 serves to formally recognize an individual student’s achievement and honor within state governmental proceedings. It does not enact new laws or allocate resources.

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

Sign in to ask a question.