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HJR 1399

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Meaghan Miller, Valedictorian, Douglass High School -

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

A ceremonial resolution recognizes, commends, and formally records Meaghan Miller as Douglass High School’s 2026 valedictorian for her academic excellence.

Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
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Bill Summary · HJR 1399

Summary of House Joint Resolution 1399 (HJR 1399), 114th Tennessee General Assembly

Title

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Meaghan Miller, Valedictorian, Douglass High School

Purpose and Intent

  • HJR 1399 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and commending Meaghan Miller, the valedictorian of the 2026 graduating class at Douglass High School.
  • The resolution honors Miller’s academic excellence and places a formal commendation in the official records of the Tennessee General Assembly.
  • It expresses best wishes for Miller’s future success.

Key Provisions and Provisions’ Effects

  • Recognition: The resolution acknowledges Meaghan Miller as the 2026 valedictorian of Douglass High School.
  • Commendation: It commends Miller for her exemplary academic achievement, noting high GPA, diligent study, performance on examinations, and involvement in extracurricular activities.
  • Formal Presentation: An appropriate copy of the resolution is to be prepared for presentation to Miller or her family, with the final clause of the resolution allowing the copy to appear without House or Senate designation when properly requested.
  • Legislative Process: The bill is a memorializing resolution; its passage serves to officially honor Miller within the state legislature. It does not create new law, funding, or policy obligations.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primary beneficiary: Meaghan Miller, Douglass High School’s 2026 valedictorian.
  • Secondary beneficiaries: Douglass High School, the student body and the local community, which receive formal recognition of academic achievement by a state legislative body.
  • No fiscal impact or policy change is anticipated; the measure is ceremonial.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Sponsor: Representative (Co-sponsor) Antonio Parkinson.
  • Status and action timeline:
    • Introduced and filed for introduction around April 13, 2026.
    • Placed on a consent calendar for rapid passage on April 14, 2026.
    • Adopted by the House with unanimous support (Ayes 90, Nays 0, PNV 3).
    • Engrossed and transmitted to the Senate for consideration on April 14, 2026; later received from the House and referred to the Senate Calendar Committee on April 15, 2026.
  • Effective date: As a memorial resolution, it becomes part of the official record upon adoption; no separate effective date is required for implementation.

Notes

  • The text emphasizes formal praise and best wishes rather than substantive policy changes.
  • The measure is intended to publicly acknowledge academic excellence and to celebrate student achievement within Tennessee.

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

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