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HJR 1554

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Seth Sparks, Salutatorian, Austin-East High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Sam McKenzie

The bill memorializes Seth Sparks for achieving Salutatorian at Austin-East High School and commends his exemplary academics and community pride.

Signed by Senate Speaker
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Bill Summary · HJR 1554

Summary of Bill: HJR 1554 (Session 114, Tennessee)

Title

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Seth Sparks, Salutatorian, Austin-East High School

Purpose and Intent

  • A House Joint Resolution to honor and commend Seth Sparks, who was named Salutatorian of the 2026 graduating class at Austin-East High School.
  • The resolution expresses the General Assembly’s admiration for Sparks’s academic excellence and extends best wishes for his future.

Key Provisions

  • Official recognition and commendation of Seth Sparks for achieving Salutatorian status in the 2026 graduating class at Austin-East High School.
  • The resolution characterizes Sparks as having an exemplary grade point average, strong academic performance, and involvement in extracurricular activities.
  • The document states the honor is a source of pride for Sparks’s family, school, and community.
  • The resolution includes a ceremonial directive to prepare an appropriate copy for presentation. The copy, once prepared, omits the final clause that mentions House/Senate designation on the language appearing after the State seal.

Who/What is Affected

  • Individual: Seth Sparks (student at Austin-East High School).
  • Institution: Austin-East High School.
  • Public bodies: Members of the Tennessee General Assembly (House of Representatives and Senate) as the resolution is an official memorial.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Sponsorship: Primary sponsor is Representative McKenzie (with Co-sponsor Rep. Sam McKenzie).
  • Action History:
    • 2026-04-21: Introduced and placed on the House consent calendar for 4/22/2026.
    • 2026-04-21: Filed for introduction.
  • As a joint resolution, it requires concurrence of both chambers (House and Senate) to memorialize the achievement.

Additional Notes

  • This is a ceremonial, non-binding resolution recognizing academic achievement.
  • The text emphasizes exemplary academics, time commitment, composure under exams, and community pride.
  • The document includes standard language about delivering an appropriately prepared copy for presentation.

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

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