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HJR 1628

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Melinda Cai, Salutatorian, Brentwood High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Gino Bulso

The bill formally recognizes Melinda Cai as Brentwood High School’s 2026 Salutatorian for outstanding academics and presents a commemorative copy to her.

Transmitted to Governor for his action.
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Bill Summary · HJR 1628

Summary of Bill: HJR 1628 (Session 114, Tennessee)

Title

House Joint Resolution 1628, sponsored by Rep. Bulso (co-sponsor: Gino Bulso)

Purpose

To honor and recognize Melinda Cai, the 2026 Salutatorian of Brentwood High School, for her academic achievement and to extend best wishes for her future.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution commends Melinda Cai for outstanding academic performance, highlighting her status as the 2026 Brentwood High School Salutatorian.
  • It notes her high GPA, participation in extracurricular activities, and overall intellectual aptitude and ambition.
  • The resolution expresses pride from family, school, and community and acknowledges her as a distinguished student in Tennessee.
  • The document requests that an appropriate copy be prepared to present to Melinda Cai. The closing clause specifies that, upon request, the language following the State seal may appear without House or Senate designation.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primary beneficiary: Melinda Cai (Brentwood High School), the 2026 Salutatorian.
  • Secondary beneficiaries: Brentwood High School, her family, and the local community, which receive formal recognition of a student's achievement.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • The resolution has completed its legislative journey within the Tennessee General Assembly:
    • April 22, 2026: Engrossed and ready for transmission to the Senate; adopted by the House (93-0, 0 PNV).
    • April 22–23, 2026: Placed on consent calendar; transmitted to the Senate.
    • April 23, 2026: Concurred by the Senate with a 32-0 vote; placed on Senate Consent Calendar.
    • April 23, 2026: Presented for final concurrence (no noted opposition).
  • The action is ceremonial, with no fiscal impact or policy changes intended.

Notes for Readers

  • This is a commemorative resolution, not an act creating or changing law.
  • The bill serves as formal recognition of a student’s achievement and does not mandate programs or funding.
  • Copies of the resolution are to be prepared for presentation to Melinda Cai. The technical wording allows the sponsor’s designation to be omitted from certain copies upon request.

If you’d like, I can provide a concise one-page briefing for stakeholders (students, educators, and local officials) or a comparison to similar resolutions recognizing academic achievement.

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

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