Memorials, Academic Achievement - Shelby Shaw, Co-Valedictorian, Craigmont High School -

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

Ceremonial memorial recognizing Shelby Shaw as 2025 Co-Valedictorian at Craigmont High School, commending GPA, leadership; expresses admiration and includes a commemorative copy.

Signed by Governor.

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Overview

Bill Number: HJR 612

Title: Memorials, Academic Achievement - Shelby Shaw, Co-Valedictorian, Craigmont High School

Type: House Joint Resolution (memorial)

Sponsor: Parkinson

Introduced: April 9, 2025

Status: Signed by Governor

Subject: Academic achievement, memorials

HJR 612 is a ceremonial joint resolution recognizing and commending Shelby Shaw for achieving Co-Valedictorian status for the 2025 graduating class at Craigmont High School. It is a formal expression of esteem from the Tennessee General Assembly, without imposing new duties, regulations, or fiscal obligations.

Purpose and Intent

To honor Shelby Shaw for exceptional academic performance, leadership, and extracurricular involvement during her high school career.

To acknowledge her as the 2025 Co-Valedictorian of Craigmont High School.

To extend best wishes for her future success and to highlight the pride she brings to her family, school, and community.

To provide an official copy for presentation; the copy language is designed to omit House/Senate designation on finalized copies.

Key Provisions

Acknowledges Shelby Shaw’s achievement as Co-Valedictorian for the 2025 graduating class at Craigmont High School.

Commends her “exemplary grade point average,” intellectual aptitude, and commitment to excellence.

States the General Assembly’s respect, admiration, and commendation for her accomplishments.

Directs preparation of an appropriate commemorative copy for presentation (with a standard clause for copy formatting).

Contains no directives that create legal rights, impose mandates, or allocate funds.

Legislative History and Status

Intro/Filed: April 9, 2025

House Actions:

4/10/2025: Engrossed; adopted on the House consent calendar (Ayes 95, Nays 0)
4/17/2025: Concurred in Senate; sponsorship added (Ayes 33, Nays 0)
4/23/2025: Enrolled; ready for the Governor’s signature; Speaker of the House and Senate joined in concurrence

Senate Actions:

4/23/2025: Senate concurrence

Governor: Transmitted 4/24/2025; Signed: 4/29/2025

Final status: Signed by Governor (ceremonial recognition enacted)

Impact and Affected Parties

Primary Beneficiary: Shelby Shaw (Craigmont High School), for personal recognition of achievement.

Secondary Beneficiaries: Family, Craigmont High School, local community, and the broader Tennessee community that honors academic excellence.

Broader Impact: Strengthens community pride and highlights the value placed on academic achievement and leadership; no policy or funding changes.

Timelines and Procedural Notes

This is a memorial/ceremonial resolution, typically used to publicly recognize notable individuals.

No fiscal impact or regulatory changes are associated with HJR 612.

With the Governor’s signature, the resolution becomes part of the official record recognizing Shelby Shaw’s 2025 Co-Valedictorian achievement.

If you’d like, I can provide a concise one-paragraph version for quick reference or a longer, line-by-line excerpt of the resolution text.

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