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HJR 1459

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Michael Gutierrez, Top Ten Senior, DeKalb County High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Michael Hale

Tennessee formally recognizes Michael Gutierrez as a 2026 DeKalb County High School Top Ten Senior, praising academic achievement and presenting a ceremonial copy of the resolution

Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
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Bill Summary · HJR 1459

Summary: House Joint Resolution 1459 (HJR 1459) – Tennessee 114th General Assembly

Purpose

  • To honor and recognize Michael Gutierrez, a 2026 Top Ten Senior at DeKalb County High School (DCHS), for outstanding academic achievement and distinguished performance in the classroom.
  • Acknowledges Gutierrez’s academic excellence and commends him on behalf of the Tennessee General Assembly, with best wishes for his future success.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Declares formal recognition by the Tennessee House of Representatives (and Senate concurred) of Michael Gutierrez as a 2026 DeKalb County High School Top Ten Senior.
  • The resolution provides laudatory statements about Gutierrez’s GPA, intellectual aptitude, extracurricular involvement, and potential future success.
  • The document approves the sending of an appropriate copy of the resolution to Gutierrez for presentation. The final clause notes the copy should be prepared with the standard formal language, omitting the House/Senate designation from the final copy upon proper request.

Who/What is Affected

  • Michael Gutierrez: the individual honored.
  • DeKalb County High School and the DeKalb County community: beneficiaries of statewide recognition of their student’s achievement.
  • Tennessee General Assembly: formally recognizing a constituent’s achievement and providing ceremonial commendation.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction and sponsor: Sponsored by Representative Michael Hale (co-sponsor) in the Tennessee House.
  • Status and actions:
    • Filed for introduction and placed on the House consent calendar for April 16, 2026.
    • Engrossed and sent to the Senate for concurrence on April 16, 2026.
    • On April 15, 2026, the bill was introduced and placed on the House consent calendar; on April 16, 2026, it was adopted with a vote of 92 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 PNV.
  • This is a ceremonial resolution (non-operational law) recognizing achievement rather than creating new statutory obligations or funding.

Remarks

  • The bill functions as a formal commendation and tribute from Tennessee’s legislature to a high school student for academic achievement, reflecting the tradition of honoring notable students in the state.
  • There are no fiscal implications or policy changes associated with this resolution; it serves a ceremonial and symbolic purpose.

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

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