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HJR 1296

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Mason Marchan, Salutatorian, Cordova High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Antonio Parkinson

The bill awards a ceremonial commendation recognizing Mason Marchan as Cordova High School’s 2026 salutatorian.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 1296

Summary: House Joint Resolution 1296 (HJR 1296) – 114th Tennessee General Assembly

Purpose and Intent

  • Honor and recognize Mason Marchan, named the 2026 Salutatorian of Cordova High School.
  • The resolution expresses commendation for academic achievement and conveys best wishes for future success.
  • Serves as a formal tribute from both the Tennessee House of Representatives and the Senate (their concurrence).

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Officially commends Mason Marchan for being the Cordova High School Salutatorian in the 2026 graduating class.
  • Language emphasizes:
    • Mason Marchan’s high academic performance (noting an exemplary GPA and participation in extracurriculars).
    • The value of his intellectual aptitude, ambition, and dedication to excellence.
  • The resolution states the usual ceremonial actions:
    • An appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation.
    • The document is to omit the final clause about designation in copies presented to Mason (i.e., standard formatting for commemorative resolutions).

Affected Parties

  • Mason Marchan (the individual celebrant) and Cordova High School (the associated institution).
  • Tennessee General Assembly members (House of Representatives and Senate) in their role of issuing a formal tribute.
  • The broader community connected to Cordova High School and Mason Marchan (family, school, and local supporters) who benefit from public acknowledgment of achievement.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Legislative path:
    • Introduced and sponsored by Rep. Antonio Parkinson (co-sponsor).
    • Concurrence of the Senate followed the House passage.
    • The resolution underwent standard approval steps: introduction, assignment to committees, adoption on both chambers, and final enrollment.
  • Key dates:
    • April 7–16, 2026: Sequence of actions including introduction, house adoption ( April 7, 2026 ), Senate transmission (April 8–9), Senate adoption (April 9–15), enrollment and signature steps (April 13–15), and final attestation/signature process (April 15–16, 2026).
    • Governor action: The resolution was transmitted to the Governor for action on April 16, 2026 (Governor’s signature not shown in the provided record; typically, such resolutions do not require gubernatorial approval and are ceremonial).

Context and Scope

  • This is a ceremonial resolution typical of many states, recognizing individual student achievement.
  • No substantive policy changes or appropriations are enacted by HJR 1296.
  • The primary impact is formal recognition within state records and public communication of the achievement.

Notable Administrative Details

  • The resolution contains standard language for presenting the tribute and preserving the formal structure (state seal language and designation phrasing).
  • The bill’s action history shows unanimous support (Ayes 31–Nays 0 in concurrence).

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

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