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SJR 379

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Sara Virginia Haake, Valedictorian, Clarksville High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

The resolution commends Sara Haake for being the 2025 Clarksville High School valedictorian in recognition of her academic excellence and extracurricular involvement.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 379

Summary of Senate Joint Resolution 379 (SJR 379)

Overview

  • Bill type: Joint Resolution (ceremonial memorial)
  • Subject: Academic achievement; memorializing a student
  • Sponsor: Senator Powers
  • Introduced: April 2, 2025
  • Status: Signed by the Governor (April 24, 2025)

SJR 379 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Sara Virginia Haake, the 2025 Valedictorian of Clarksville High School, and commending her for outstanding academic achievement.

Purpose and Intent

The resolution honors Sara Virginia Haake for being named the 2025 Valedictorian, highlighting her exemplary grade point average, intellectual ability, and participation in extracurricular activities. It expresses pride in her accomplishments and extends best wishes for her future success. The act serves to publicly recognize academic excellence among Tennessee students and to celebrate the efforts of Haake, her family, her school, and the Clarksville community.

Key Provisions

  • Commendation: The General Assembly commends and honors Sara Haake for being the 2025 Valedictorian of Clarksville High School.
  • Recognition of Achievement: Acknowledges her academic excellence, diligence, and involvement in extracurricular activities.
  • Community Pride: Notes the achievement as a source of pride for Haake’s parents, family, school, and community.
  • Formal Presentation: Requires an appropriate copy of the resolution to be prepared for presentation; includes standard formatting provisions for copies.
  • Concurrence: The resolution reflects bicameral concurrence (Senate and House), with a formal “Be It Resolved” statement common to ceremonial memorials.

Affected Parties

  • Individual: Sara Virginia Haake (Clarksville High School), recognized as 2025 Valedictorian.
  • Institutions/Community: Clarksville High School, Haake’s family, Clarksville community, and, more broadly, the Tennessee General Assembly as a body recognizing student achievement.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • 2025-04-02: Introduced
  • 2025-04-03: Passed First Consideration
  • 2025-04-07: Passed Second Consideration
  • 2025-04-08: Placed on Senate Consent Calendar
  • 2025-04-10: Adopted in Senate (Ayes 31, Nays 0)
  • 2025-04-15: Concurred by Senate with Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0
  • 2025-04-21: Transmitted to Governor for action; Passed House concurrently
  • 2025-04-21: House Speaker signed
  • 2025-04-24: Governor signed into law

Fiscal/Administrative Impact

  • No substantive policy changes or fiscal appropriations are involved. As a ceremonial memorial, the bill has no direct fiscal impact and does not alter state law or programs.

Notes

  • The text affirms standard ceremonial language typical of memorial resolutions, focusing on praise, recognition, and well-wishes rather than policy mandates.

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

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