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HJR 1633

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Mikhail Jacobsen, Salutatorian, Brentwood High School -

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

HJR 1633 honors Mikhail Jacobsen as Brentwood High School’s 2026 Salutatorian, acknowledging his academic excellence and extending best wishes from Tennessee's General Assembly.

Transmitted to Governor for his action.
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Bill Summary · HJR 1633

Summary of Bill: HJR 1633 (Session 114, Tennessee)

Title

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Mikhail Jacobsen, Salutatorian, Brentwood High School

Purpose and Intent

  • A House Joint Resolution (HJR 1633) acknowledging and honoring an individual student, Mikhail Jacobsen, for achieving the status of Salutatorian in the 2026 graduating class at Brentwood High School.
  • The resolution expresses commendation from both the Tennessee House of Representatives and the Senate and extends best wishes for a successful future.

Key Provisions

  • Recognition: Official commendation of Mikhail Jacobsen as the 2026 Brentwood High School Salutatorian.
  • Formal Language: The resolution notes Mr. Jacobsen’s academic excellence, exemplary GPA, and participation in various extracurricular activities, framing him as an example of achievement.
  • Support and Pride Statements: Declares that his achievement is a source of pride for family, school, and the broader community.
  • Preparation of Copy: An "appropriate copy" of the resolution is to be prepared for presentation, with a specific formatting clause: the copy should omit the final clause that references the House/Senate designation when presented to the recipient upon request.
  • Non-binding Nature: As a memorialization resolution, the text serves to commend and recognize, not to enact policy or allocate funding.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primary: Mikhail Jacobsen, the 2026 Salutatorian of Brentwood High School.
  • Secondary: Brentwood High School community, family, and the broader Tennessee General Assembly audience who will view the commendation.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction: Filed for introduction on April 22, 2026.
  • House Action: Adopted in the House on April 22, 2026, with unanimous support (Ayes 93, Nays 0).
  • Senate Action: Concurred in the resolution on April 23, 2026 (Ayes 32, Nays 0).
  • Next Steps: The resolution was placed on the Senate Consent Calendar for April 23, 2026, and subsequently transmitted to the Senate for concurrence. Once concurred, it becomes a memorial honoring the student.
  • Effective Date: As a ceremonial resolution, it takes effect upon final passage and concurrence by both chambers and publication as appropriate.

Additional Notes

  • The bill functions as a formal legislative token of recognition rather than a policy instrument.
  • The sponsor is Representative Bulso, with Co-Sponsor Representative Gino Bulso listed in the metadata; the resolution uses standard language for recognizing student achievement.

Bottom Line

HJR 1633 is a ceremonial joint resolution that honors Mikhail Jacobsen for attaining Salutatorian status at Brentwood High School in 2026, acknowledging his academic excellence and expressing pride and best wishes from Tennessee’s General Assembly. It completed formal readings and unanimous approvals in both chambers in late April 2026.

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

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