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HJR 1616

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Ryan Gardocki, Valedictorian, Brentwood High School -

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

The bill designates a Tennessee General Assembly memorial recognizing Ryan Gardocki as Brentwood High School valedictorian for his academic achievement.

Transmitted to Governor for his action.
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Bill Summary · HJR 1616

Summary: HJR 1616 (Session 114, Tennessee) — Memorials, Academic Achievement – Ryan Gardocki, Valedictorian, Brentwood High School

Note: This is a joint resolution (HJR) rather than a statute, typically designating a memorial or recognizing an individual for achievement. The bill history indicates swift passage through the Tennessee General Assembly and placement for executive action.

1) Purpose and Intent

  • The primary intent of HJR 1616 is to recognize and memorialize an individual—Ryan Gardocki, identified as the valedictorian of Brentwood High School—for his academic achievement.
  • As a memorial resolution, it serves to publicly commend and honor the student’s scholastic performance and leadership, reflecting the state’s practice of acknowledging high-achieving students and notable students from local schools.

2) Key Provisions and Changes

  • The bill designates a formal memorial of recognition within the Tennessee General Assembly, expressing commendation for Ryan Gardocki’s status as valedictorian at Brentwood High School.
  • It likely includes standard elements of a memorial resolution, such as:
    • A statement of the student’s achievements and accolades (e.g., valedictorian status).
    • A note of the school and location (Brentwood High School, Brentwood, Tennessee).
    • Expressions of appreciation or congratulations from the Legislature.
    • A directive for the resolution to be transmitted to appropriate parties (e.g., the student, family, and Brentwood High School administration).

Specific textual provisions (e.g., exact language, resolutions’ preamble, or the number of sections) are not provided in the summary, but the general structure follows typical memorial resolutions recognizing individual students.

3) Affected Parties

  • Primary beneficiary: Ryan Gardocki (valedictorian of Brentwood High School).
  • Family, school community, and Brentwood High School are indirectly affected through formal recognition.
  • The Tennessee General Assembly and the state’s ceremonial records gain a memorial entry acknowledging student achievement.

4) Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introductory and sponsor actions:
    • Sponsor added: April 24, 2026; Co-sponsor: Gino Bulso.
  • Legislative action timeline:
    • April 22, 2026: House engrossed and placed on consent calendar; passed House with unanimous support (Ayes 93, Nays 0, PNV 0).
    • April 22, 2026: Received by Senate; referred to Senate Calendar Committee; transmitted for concurrence.
    • April 23, 2026: Senate concurred (Ayes 32, Nays 0); placed on Senate Consent Calendar for 4/23/2026.
    • May 1, 2026: Enrolled and ready for the Speaker’s signature; Speaker and Senate leadership signed, finalizing the resolution.
    • May 4–5, 2026: Transmitted to Governor for action, indicating the resolution is awaiting executive acknowledgment or signing.
  • Status: The bill has progressed through both chambers with unanimous or near-unanimous support and is at the stage of gubernatorial action.

5) Additional Observations

  • The bill’s rapid movement suggests broad bipartisan or non-controversial recognition.
  • As a memorial resolution, it does not impose regulatory or fiscal changes; its impact is ceremonial, commemorating academic achievement and contributing to state records of honors conferred on Tennessee students.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to emphasize particular aspects (e.g., potential ceremonial impact, comparison with other HJR memorials, or the exact language once available).

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

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