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SJR 530

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Owen Brown, Valedictorian, Cumberland County High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Paul Bailey

Tennessee memorial resolution commends Owen Brown as Cumberland County High School's 2025 valedictorian, recognizing his academic excellence and wishing him future success.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 530

Summary of SJR 530 (2025)

Overview

SJR 530 is a Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution that memorializes and honors Owen Brown as the 2025 Valedictorian of Cumberland County High School. It is a ceremonial, non-binding resolution recognizing outstanding academic achievement and expressing the General Assembly’s congratulations and best wishes for Brown’s future. The bill has been signed by the Governor.

Purpose and Intent

  • To acknowledge Owen Brown for achieving valedictorian honors in the 2025 graduating class at Cumberland County High School.
  • To commend Brown for his academic excellence, leadership, and extracurricular involvement, and to recognize the pride his achievement brings to his family, school, and community.
  • To express best wishes for Brown’s future success.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution states that Owen Brown’s academic performance, composure, and dedication exemplify scholastic achievement and serve as a source of pride.
  • The General Assembly formally “commend and honor” Owen Brown as Cumberland County High School’s 2025 Valedictorian.
  • An appropriate copy of the resolution is to be prepared and presented.
  • The final copy may omit House/Senate designations after the state seal when copied, consistent with standard formatting.

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Primary: Owen Brown (the valedictorian) and Cumberland County High School, its students, family, and community.
  • Secondary: The broader Tennessee educational community, which gains a public acknowledgment of student achievement.
  • Fiscal impact: None. The resolution is ceremonial and does not create new programs, funding, or policy changes.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: April 22, 2025 (Sponsor: Bailey).
  • April 22, 2025: Passed in the Senate; placed on consent calendar and transmitted for House action.
  • April 25–28, 2025: Passed both chambers (Senate and House) on consent calendars; enrolled and prepared for signatures.
  • April 29, 2025: Transmitted to the Governor for action.
  • May 7, 2025: Signed by the Governor.
  • Throughout: The bill progressed through standard joint resolution process, including concurrence between Senate and House and normal ceremonial handling.

Notes

  • This is a commemorative resolution, not a statute or law imposing duties or allocating funds.
  • The resolution serves as an official record recognizing Owen Brown’s achievement and celebrating his impact on the Cumberland County community.

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

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