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SJR 1130

Memorials, Academic Achievement - McKinley Sullivan, Top Ten Senior, Lewis County High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Joey Hensley

Ceremonial resolution recognizing McKinley Sullivan as a 2026 Top Ten Senior for academic achievement, leadership, and plans to study physics.

Transmitted to Governor for action.
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Bill Summary · SJR 1130

Summary of Bill: SJR 1130 (Senate Joint Resolution) – Tennessee 114th General Assembly

Title

Memorials, Academic Achievement - McKinley Sullivan, Top Ten Senior, Lewis County High School

Purpose and Intent

  • Honors and commends McKinley Sullivan for being named a 2026 Top Ten Senior at Lewis County High School.
  • Recognizes Sullivan’s academic excellence, extracurricular involvement, and anticipated college plans.
  • Serves as a ceremonial resolution to publicly acknowledge a student’s achievement and express best wishes for her future.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Official recognition by both chambers of the Tennessee General Assembly (Senate and House concur) acknowledging McKinley Sullivan’s status as a 2026 Top Ten Senior.
  • Contains language praising Sullivan’s academic performance (high GPA), participation in extracurricular activities (football cheer, Anchor Club, Beta Club leadership as activities director, community service), classroom awards, and Girls State alternate designation.
  • Notes Sullivan’s intended higher education path: plan to study physics at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
  • Provides for the dissemination of an appropriately prepared copy of the resolution to Sullivan or her designated recipients.
  • The resolution is a ceremonial expression and does not enact policy or allocate funding.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primary subject: McKinley Sullivan, a student at Lewis County High School.
  • Secondary beneficiaries: Sullivan’s family, Lewis County High School community, and the broader Tennessee student-recognition community.
  • Governmental action: Formal commendation by the Tennessee General Assembly.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Action History:
    • 2026-04-14: Filed for introduction.
    • 2026-04-15: Introduced and passed on First Consideration.
  • This is a memorial resolution, typically expedite through the chamber(s) without requiring a lengthy debate or committee process.
  • The bill does not impose duties, costs, or regulatory changes; it is a symbolic recognition that becomes part of the official record upon passage.

Summary in Plain Language

SJR 1130 is a ceremonial joint resolution that publicly honors McKinley Sullivan, a 2026 Top Ten Senior at Lewis County High School, for her strong academic record, leadership, and involvement in school activities. It acknowledges her plan to study physics at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and extends best wishes for her future. The resolution is an official commendation from Tennessee lawmakers and does not create laws or allocate funding. An appropriately prepared copy may be provided to Sullivan or her representatives.

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

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