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HJR 533

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Matthew Bane, Top Ten Senior, Cannon County High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Michael Hale

The General Assembly honors Matthew Bane for being named Cannon County High School’s 2025 Top Ten Senior, a ceremonial tribute with best wishes for his future.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 533

Summary of HJR 533 (Memorials, Academic Achievement – Matthew Bane, Top Ten Senior, Cannon County High School)

Overview

House Joint Resolution 533 is a ceremonial, non-fiscal memorial recognizing Matthew Bane for being named a 2025 Top Ten Senior at Cannon County High School. The bill honors his academic achievement and extends best wishes for his future. It is a joint resolution, signed by the governor, and filed as a formal tribute from the General Assembly.

Main Purpose and Intent

  • To acknowledge and commend Matthew Bane for earning a prestigious Top Ten Senior distinction for Cannon County High School’s 2025 graduating class.
  • To celebrate his academic excellence, demonstrated GPA, and participation in extracurricular activities.
  • To express pride from the General Assembly, his family, his school, and the Cannon County community, and to wish him continued success.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution states that it is fitting for the General Assembly to pay tribute to students who distinguish themselves academically.
  • It recognizes Matthew Bane for:
    • Being named a 2025 Top Ten Senior at Cannon County High School.
    • Demonstrating diligence, composure during exams, and a strong commitment of time and talent.
    • Maintaining an exemplary GPA and participating in multiple extracurricular activities.
    • Representing notable academic achievement and potential for future success.
  • “Be it resolved” language:
    • The House of Representatives, with Senate concurrence, honors and commends Matthew Bane for his achievement.
    • Extends best wishes for a happy and successful future.
    • An appropriate copy of the resolution will be prepared for presentation, with a specified formatting clause.

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Primary subject: Matthew Bane, Cannon County High School, and his family.
  • Secondary beneficiaries: Cannon County High School and the local community, which receive formal recognition of student achievement.
  • Fiscal impact: None. The resolution is ceremonial and does not enact new requirements or allocate funds.

Procedural and Timeline Highlights

  • Introduced: March 31, 2025.
  • House actions:
    • March 31: Filed for introduction; placed on House consent calendar.
    • April 3: Engrossed and adopted by the House (Ayes 91, Nays 0).
    • April 7–10: Sent to Senate; placed on Senate Consent Calendar; sponsor added.
    • April 10: Concurred in the Senate with Ayes 31, Nays 0.
    • April 11: Enrolled and ready for the Governor’s signature; House and Senate leaders signed.
  • Senate actions:
    • April 3–8: Received from House; referred to Senate Calendar Committee; placed on consent calendar.
    • April 11: Senate concurrence and enrollment completed.
  • Executive action:
    • April 14–15, 2025: Transmitted to Governor; Governor signed on April 15, 2025.

Notes

  • The bill serves as a formal, symbolic acknowledgment of academic achievement and does not modify existing law or policy.
  • It reflects a customary practice of recognizing exemplary students within the state.

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

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