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HJR 1400

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Rickey Wright, Salutatorian, Trezevant High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Antonio Parkinson

Tennessee honors Trezevant High School senior Rickey Wright as Salutatorian through a ceremonial resolution acknowledging his academic excellence and community pride.

Concurred, Ayes 28, Nays 0
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Bill Summary · HJR 1400

Summary: House Joint Resolution 1400 (HJR 1400) – 114th Tennessee General Assembly

Overview

  • Purpose: To honor and commend Rickey Wright, named the 2026 Salutatorian of Trezevant High School.
  • Scope: A ceremonial resolution by the Tennessee General Assembly recognizing an individual student for academic achievement.
  • Status: Passed the House (consenting to Senate concurrence) and transmitted to the Senate; sponsor: Rep. Antonio Parkinson (co-sponsor).

Key Provisions

  • Recognition of Achievement: The resolution explicitly commends Rickey Wright for attaining the status of Salutatorian in the 2026 graduating class at Trezevant High School.
  • Language of Commendation: The document expresses admiration for Wright’s:
    • Academic excellence (noted as an exemplary GPA)
    • Participation in extracurricular activities
    • Demonstrated intellectual aptitude and ambition
    • Conduct during examinations and steady commitment to study
  • Expression of Pride: The resolution states that Wright’s achievement is a source of pride for his family, school, and community.
  • Official Action: The General Assembly formally acknowledges Wright’s accomplishment and wishes him well for the future.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Individual: Rickey Wright (Trezevant High School student)
  • Institutions: Trezevant High School (recognition by the state legislature)
  • Audience: General Assembly members, Wright’s family, Trezevant High School community, and the public

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction and Sponsorship: Introduced in April 2026; co-sponsored by Rep. Antonio Parkinson.
  • House Action: Passed the House with a substantial margin (Ayes 90, Nays 0, PNV 3) on April 13, 2026.
  • Transmission: Engrossed and ready for transmission to the Senate on April 14, 2026.
  • Next Steps: Senate concurrence required for final passage; once agreed, the resolution is prepared for presentation to Wright with the final phrasing excluding party designations.

Notes on Purpose and Impact

  • The bill is a ceremonial, symbolic recognition without altering law or policy. Such resolutions are common to honor exemplary students and to publicly acknowledge academic achievement patterns within Tennessee school communities.
  • It serves to highlight student achievement and inspire others by publicly documenting notable scholastic success.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to emphasize aspects such as outcomes for similar resolutions, or provide a comparison with other Tennessee HJR recognitions.

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

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