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SR 444

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Mikel Van Pelt, Valedictorian, Gibbs High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Becky Massey

The Tennessee Senate formally honors Gibbs High School valedictorian Mikel Van Pelt for academic excellence and best wishes for his future.

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
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Bill Summary · SR 444

Summary of Tennessee Senate Resolution SR 444 (Session 114)

Purpose

  • SR 444 is a Senate Resolution recognizing and honoring Mikel Van Pelt for achieving the status of Valedictorian at Gibbs High School for the 2026 graduating class.
  • The resolution expresses commendation and best wishes for Mr. Van Pelt’s future.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Formal recognition by the Tennessee Senate of Mikel Van Pelt’s academic achievement.
  • Acknowledges:
    • Van Pelt’s high GPA and academic excellence.
    • Involvement in extracurricular activities.
    • Positive attributes such as study discipline and composure during examinations.
  • The resolution designates a copy to be prepared and presented to Mr. Van Pelt (with the clause that the final line about the copy’s specific clause be omitted from the presented copy).

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Mikel Van Pelt, Gibbs High School (2026 valedictorian).
  • Secondary: Gibbs High School community (students, families), and the broader Tennessee community who may view the recognition as a celebration of academic achievement.
  • Legislative body: Tennessee Senate, which is formalizing the recognition.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Filed for introduction: April 21, 2026.
  • Action history in brief:
    • Adopted on April 23, 2026 (Ayes 32, Nays 0).
    • Placed on Senate Consent Calendar for April 23, 2026.
    • Passed on Second Consideration and referred to Senate Calendar Committee on April 23, 2026.
  • Effect: The resolution becomes a formal, commemorative record recognizing Van Pelt’s accomplishment and is typically published in the official journal and distributed as an acknowledgment from the Senate.

Additional Notes

  • Co-sponsor: Becky Massey.
  • This is a ceremonial resolution, not a bill proposing new laws or policy changes. Its primary function is to publicly honor a student’s achievement and to showcase support from the state legislature.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary for a specific audience (students, educators, local media) or extract comparable examples from other similar resolutions for context.

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

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