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HJR 1379

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Paxton Mealer, Top Ten Senior, Forrest School -

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

Ceremonially commends Paxton Mealer as a 2026 Top Ten Senior for Forrest School, recognizing outstanding academic achievement without policy or funding changes.

Concurred, Ayes 28, Nays 0
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Bill Summary · HJR 1379

Summary of Bill: HJR 1379 (Session 114, Tennessee)

Title

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Paxton Mealer, Top Ten Senior, Forrest School

Purpose and Intent

  • A House Joint Resolution to honor and recognize Paxton Mealer for being named a 2026 Top Ten Senior at Forrest School.
  • The resolution expresses admiration for Mealer’s academic achievement and contributions, and extends best wishes for future success.
  • It functions as an official ceremonial tribute from the Tennessee General Assembly.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Recognition:
    • Commends Paxton Mealer as a 2026 Top Ten Senior at Forrest School.
    • Highlights Mealer’s high academic performance, involvement in extracurricular activities, and commendable character (as described in the text).
  • Tone and Scope:
    • The resolution is ceremonial in nature and does not enact policy, allocate funds, or create new programs.
    • It serves as a formal statement of appreciation from both House and Senate (concurrence required) for the student’s achievement.
  • Formalities:
    • Prepared copy to be presented, with standard formatting provisions (omitting the clause after the State seal on final copy).

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primary beneficiary: Paxton Mealer (Forrest School), a student recognized as a 2026 Top Ten Senior.
  • Indirect beneficiaries: Forrest School, Mealer’s family, the school community, and the broader Tennessee community that may view such recognitions as reinforcing academic achievement.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Status: Passed the House and sent to the Senate.
    • House action: Adopted unanimously with 90 ayes, 0 nays, 3 present not voting (PNV) on 2026-04-13; engrossed on 2026-04-14; sponsor added (Co-sponsor: Todd Warner) on 2026-04-14.
    • Senate action: Reflected as “concurred” in the resolution; referred to Senate Calendar Committee on 2026-04-15 (per action history) with transmission prepared.
  • Effective date: None specified; as a memorial, it takes effect upon passage and concurrent adoption by both chambers.
  • Nature of bill: Non-binding, ceremonial resolution recognizing individual achievement.

Overall Impact

  • The bill formally acknowledges and honors an individual student for outstanding academic achievement.
  • It has no fiscal impact, policy change, or regulatory effect beyond ceremonial recognition.
  • It contributes to public recognition of academic excellence within Tennessee’s education community.

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

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