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HJR 1375

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Myah Taylor, Top Ten Senior, Cornersville High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Todd Warner

Ceremonially recognizes Myah Taylor as a 2026 Top Ten Senior from Cornersville High School, praising her academic excellence and wishing her continued success.

Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
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Bill Summary · HJR 1375

Summary of House Joint Resolution 1375 (HJR 1375), 114th Tennessee Legislature

Purpose

  • To recognize and commend Myah Taylor, a Cornersville High School student, for being named a 2026 Top Ten Senior in Tennessee.
  • The resolution is a formal expression of honor from the Tennessee General Assembly, highlighting Ms. Taylor’s academic achievement and promising future.

Key Provisions and Provisions at a Glance

  • The resolution explicitly states admiration for Ms. Taylor’s:
    • Status as a 2026 Top Ten Senior of the graduating class at Cornersville High School.
    • Outstanding academic performance (implied high GPA) and participation in multiple extracurricular activities.
    • Intellectual aptitude, ambition, and steady examination performance.
  • It acknowledges the broader value of recognizing high-achieving students as a source of pride for family, school, and community.
  • The bill authorizes the creation of an appropriate copy of the resolution to be presented to Ms. Taylor, omitting the final clause from the copy when presented.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primary beneficiary: Myah Taylor, recognized by name in the resolution.
  • Institutions involved:
    • Cornersville High School (as the institution where Ms. Taylor studies and earns recognition).
    • Tennessee General Assembly (House and Senate) as the body issuing the commendation.
  • No new laws, funding, or administrative programs are created; it is a ceremonial honor.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Procedure:
    • The resolution passed the House with unanimous approval (Ayes 90, Nays 0, PNV 3) on April 13, 2026.
    • It was engrossed and transmitted to the Senate for consideration on April 14, 2026, and then referred to the Senate Calendar Committee.
    • The following day (April 15, 2026), it was received from the House and referred to the Senate Calendar Committee (per action history).
  • The text indicates a concurrent resolution by both the House and Senate to honor Ms. Taylor, a customary ceremonial practice for notable student achievements.

Notable Details

  • Sponsor: Representative Warner (co-sponsor: Todd Warner).
  • The resolution emphasizes the broader value of recognizing academic excellence and the positive example set for peers and the community.
  • As a memorial-style resolution, it does not authorize expenditures or policy changes; its effect is formal acknowledgement and celebration of achievement.

Bottom Line

HJR 1375 is a ceremonial House resolution recognizing Myah Taylor as a 2026 Top Ten Senior from Cornersville High School, affirming pride in her academic excellence and wishing her continued success. The bill proceeds through the standard ceremonial session process and awaits Senate concurrence.

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

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