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HJR 1642

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Meredith Yount, Salutatorian, Brentwood High School -

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

The bill grants a ceremonial formal commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly to Meredith Yount for achieving salutatorian status.

Transmitted to Governor for his action.
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Bill Summary · HJR 1642

Summary of House Joint Resolution 1642 (HJR 1642) – Tennessee, 114th General Assembly

Purpose and Intent

  • Recognizes and honors Meredith Yount for her academic achievement as the 2026 Salutatorian of Brentwood High School.
  • Expresses commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly for Meredith Yount’s scholastic excellence and contributions to her school and community.
  • The resolution conveys best wishes for her future success.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Formal commendation: The bill states the General Assembly’s intent to publicly commend Meredith Yount for achieving Salutatorian status in the 2026 graduating class.
  • Copy and presentation: Directs that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation. The copy, with a minor textual formatting clause, is to be presented to Meredith Yount as a token of recognition.
  • No alterations to laws or policies: The resolution does not propose changes to statutes, state policy, funding, or administrative procedures. It is a ceremonial legislative expression.

Affected Parties

  • Meredith Yount: Primary beneficiary of the recognition.
  • Brentwood High School and the local community: Recipients of statewide acknowledgment for their student’s accomplishment.
  • The Tennessee General Assembly: Provides formal, public commendation.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Sponsor: Representative Bulso; co-sponsor listed as Gino Bulso.
  • Status timeline:
    • Introduced and read; placed on the House consent calendar.
    • Passed in the House with a vote of 93 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting (PNV).
    • Transmitted to the Senate for consideration (engrossed, ready for transmission on 2026-04-22).
    • Senate Calendar Committee referral noted (2026-04-23).
  • Effective date: As a concurrent resolution, it takes effect upon passage by both chambers and approval by the Governor (or concurrent passage rules as applicable). There is no delay or phase-in period specified, since it is a ceremonial resolution.

Impact and Context

  • Ceremonial significance: Primarily acts as a formal gesture of recognition within state government, celebrating academic achievement.
  • Non-fiscal and non-regulatory: Does not allocate funds, authorize programs, or alter statutory authority. Its value lies in public acknowledgment and encouragement for Meredit Yount and students statewide.

Notes

  • The bill’s text confirms the shared sentiment of both chambers in praising Meredith Yount and includes a clause about the formatting of the copy to be presented, underscoring its ceremonial purpose.

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

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