Memorials, Academic Achievement - Mattie Bridges, Salutatorian, Tipton Christian Academy -

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

The bill ceremonially commends Mattie Bridges as Tipton Christian Academy’s 2026 Salutatorian and directs a copy of the resolution be presented to her.

Enrolled and ready for signatures

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Purpose and Intent

SR 383 is a commemorative Senate resolution honoring a specific student, Mattie Bridges, who has been named Salutatorian for the 2026 graduating class at Tipton Christian Academy.

The resolution expresses the Senate’s admiration for academic achievement and acknowledges Bridges’ scholarly excellence, extracurricular involvement, and potential for future success.

The document serves to publicly commend and recognize Bridges, and to extend best wishes for her continued success.

Key Provisions (Substantive Provisions)

Formal commendation: The Senate approves and commends Mattie Bridges for her achievement as Tipton Christian Academy’s 2026 Salutatorian.

Public recognition: The resolution instructs that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared and presented to Bridges.

Scope of recognition: Limited to academic achievement and related personal qualities (hard work, intellectual aptitude, commitment to excellence).

Who is Affected

Primary recipient: Mattie Bridges (the 2026 Salutatorian of Tipton Christian Academy).

Secondary beneficiaries: Bridges’ family, Tipton Christian Academy, and the broader community of Tennessee readers who witness a formal acknowledgment of student achievement.

No regulatory or financial impact; primarily symbolic recognition.

Procedural and Timeline Details

Introduction and passage timeline:

Introduced and first considered on April 6, 2026.
Passed on first consideration on April 6, 2026.
Passed on second consideration on April 9, 2026, and referred to the Senate Calendar Committee.
Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar for April 13, 2026.
Adopted by the Senate on April 13, 2026 (Ayes 31, Nays 0).
Signed by the Senate Speaker and enrolled on April 15, 2026.

Final action: Ready for signatures; the resolution becomes an official expression of the Senate once signed.

Notable Details

Sponsor: State Senator Paul Rose (co-sponsor).

Resolution number: SR 383.

The text emphasizes that Bridges has earned an exemplary grade point average and participated in extracurricular activities, framing the recognition within broad terms of academic excellence and character.

The resolution includes the conventional final clause: to omit the final clause from the copy and to provide an appropriately prepared copy for presentation.

This summary captures the bill’s purpose (to honor a high-achieving student), its main provisions (formal commendation and presentation of a copy), who is affected (the student and affiliated institutions), and the procedural timeline leading to its adoption. No policy changes or funding are introduced; the act is purely ceremonial.

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