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SJR 1016

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Marian Vanbelkum, Valedictorian, Kenwood High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

The bill formally honors Marian Vanbelkum as Kenwood High School’s 2026 valedictorian for academic excellence and future potential.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 1016

Summary: Senate Joint Resolution 1016 (SJR 1016) – Tennessee, 114th General Assembly

Purpose and intent

  • SJR 1016 commemorates Marian Vanbelkum, the 2026 Valedictorian of Kenwood High School.
  • The resolution serves as a formal expression of commendation and recognition from the Tennessee General Assembly for her academic achievement and future potential.
  • The sponsor is Senator Powers.

Key provisions and changes

  • Declares appreciation for Marian Vanbelkum’s exceptional academic performance and status as valedictorian for the 2026 graduating class at Kenwood High School.
  • Acknowledges her qualities (academic excellence, diligence, composure under examinations) and highlights her as a representative of Tennessee’s high-achieving students.
  • The resolution states that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation to Marian Vanbelkum.
  • Procedural note: The final clause allows the language immediately following the State seal to appear without House or Senate designation on the copy provided.

Who or what is affected

  • Primary subject: Marian Vanbelkum (Kenwood High School valedictorian, 2026).
  • Institutionally affected: Kenwood High School and the student’s family, school community, and Tennessee’s general readership of the resolution as a symbolic honor.
  • No changes to laws, appropriations, or state policy; this is a ceremonial recognition.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Legislative process (as reflected in the action history):
    • Introduced and referred through standard committee/consent processes in March–April 2026.
    • Passed both chambers on consent/roll-call votes with strong bipartisan support (noted a favorable tally on the Senate and House actions).
    • Enrolled and prepared for signatures; transmitted to the Governor.
    • Signed by the Governor on April 16, 2026.
  • Effective date: The resolution becomes a formal act upon the Governor’s signature and publication as part of the official records.

Practical impact

  • Serves as an official, ceremonial honor recognizing Marian Vanbelkum’s achievement.
  • May be used in school, family, and community contexts to highlight student achievement and as an example of Tennessee’s support for academic excellence.
  • No fiscal impact or policy reform; purely a symbolic acknowledgment.

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

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