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HJR 1389

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Markyiah Ja'Sha Hayes, Salutatorian, Tyner High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Greg Vital

The bill ceremonial recognizes Markyiah Ja'Sha Hayes as Tyner High School's 2026 Salutatorian, highlighting academic excellence and best wishes for her future.

Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
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Bill Summary · HJR 1389

Summary of Bill: House Joint Resolution 1389 (HJR 1389)

Session and Jurisdiction

  • Session: 114th Tennessee General Assembly
  • Jurisdiction: Tennessee
  • Type: House Joint Resolution (non-binding)
  • Sponsor: Rep. Greg Vital (co-sponsor)

Title

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Markyiah Ja'Sha Hayes, Salutatorian, Tyner High School

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution honors and recognizes Markyiah Ja'Sha Hayes as the 2026 Salutatorian of Tyner High School.
  • It commends her academic achievement, diligence, and extracurricular involvement.
  • The resolution expresses the General Assembly’s best wishes for her future success and presents an official copy of the resolution to be provided for presentation.

Key Provisions and Provisions’ Nature

  • Declarative and commemorative: The bill is a ceremonial tribute rather than policy-changing.
  • Specific recognition: Names Markyiah Ja'Sha Hayes and designates her as the 2026 Tyner High School Salutatorian.
  • Expressions of esteem: The resolution contains language highlighting hard work, academic excellence, and potential for future success.
  • Form of copy: If requested, an appropriate printed copy of the resolution will be prepared without the House/Senate designation and without the final clause as applicable.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • The primary effect is symbolic recognition by the Tennessee General Assembly.
  • No changes to law, policy, funding, or government programs accompany this memorial.
  • Tyner High School and Markyiah Ja'Sha Hayes would be the direct beneficiaries of the symbolic acknowledgment.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and sponsorship: Filed 2026-04-13; co-sponsored by Greg Vital.
  • House actions:
    • Adopted in the House on 2026-04-13 with votes: Ayes 90, Nays 0, PNV 3.
    • Engrossed and ready for transmission to the Senate as of 2026-04-14.
    • Received from the House and referred to the Senate Calendar Committee on 2026-04-15.
  • Senate actions: To be determined; the text indicates concurrence by the Senate is required for final passage, as is standard for Joint Resolutions.

Summary in Plain Language

HJR 1389 is a ceremonial congratulations bill recognizing Markyiah Ja'Sha Hayes as the 2026 Salutatorian of Tyner High School. It acknowledges her academic excellence, involvement, and potential, and requests that an official copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation. There are no policy changes, funding implications, or legal obligations created by this resolution; its effect is purely symbolic recognition by Tennessee’s General Assembly.

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

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