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SJR 1225

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Sarai Gonzalez, Valedictorian, Dayspring Academy -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Kerry Roberts

Senate Joint Resolution 1225 publicly recognizes Sarai Gonzalez as Dayspring Academy’s 2026 valedictorian, commending her academic excellence and offering best wishes for the futur

Transmitted to Governor for action.
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Bill Summary · SJR 1225

Summary — Senate Joint Resolution 1225 (SJR 1225), Tennessee, 114th General Assembly

Purpose

  • SJR 1225 is a commemorative resolution honoring Sarai Gonzalez, identified as the 2026 valedictorian of Dayspring Academy.
  • The resolution recognizes her academic achievement and offers congratulations and best wishes for her future.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • The resolution provides formal recognition from the Tennessee General Assembly (both Senate and House concur) of Sarai Gonzalez’s status as valedictorian for the 2026 graduating class at Dayspring Academy.
  • The language expresses admiration for her academic excellence, diligence, multiple extracurricular involvement, and potential for future success.
  • The measure includes a standard closing clause indicating that an appropriate copy of the resolution should be prepared and delivered to Sarai Gonzalez; it also notes the language after the State seal may appear without House or Senate designation on the copy.

Who or What Is Affected

  • Primary beneficiary: Sarai Gonzalez (student), specifically her recognition as Dayspring Academy’s 2026 valedictorian.
  • Institutions involved: Dayspring Academy (the school awarding the valedictorian status) and the Tennessee General Assembly (as the body issuing the commendation).
  • Community impact: The resolution publicly acknowledges exceptional academic achievement and may reflect positively on the student, her family, the school, and the broader community.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Action history:
    • Filed for introduction on 2026-04-20.
    • Introduced and passed on First Consideration on 2026-04-21.
    • Passed on Second Consideration and referred to the Senate Calendar Committee on 2026-04-22.
  • This sequence indicates the bill is a memorial resolution rather than substantive law; its passage completes a formal commendation process within the Tennessee General Assembly without imposing new legal requirements or funding.
  • As a resolution, it does not authorize expenditures, create mandates, or alter statutory rights or duties.

Notes

  • No fiscal impact or policy changes are anticipated.
  • The measure serves a ceremonial purpose, highlighting individual student achievement for public acknowledgment.

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

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