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HJR 1373

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Stella Robbins, Top Ten Senior, Cornersville High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Todd Warner

The resolution formally honors Stella Robbins for being named a 2026 Top Ten Senior at Cornersville High School.

Concurred, Ayes 28, Nays 0
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Bill Summary · HJR 1373

Summary: House Joint Resolution 1373 (HJR 1373) – Tennessee 114th General Assembly

Purpose

  • The primary purpose of HJR 1373 is to officially recognize and commend a high school student, Stella Robbins, for being named a 2026 Top Ten Senior at Cornersville High School.
  • The resolution serves as a formal expression of appreciation from the Tennessee General Assembly for academic achievement and scholastic distinction.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • A formal statement of commendation: The House, with concurrence of the Senate, “commends and honors” Stella Robbins for her inclusion among the 2026 Top Ten Seniors.
  • Public recognition: The resolution is a ceremonial acknowledgment that highlights Ms. Robbins’s exemplary academic performance, dedication, and extracurricular participation as part of being among Tennessee’s top students.
  • Copy and presentation: An appropriate copy of the resolution is to be prepared for presentation to Stella Robbins, omitting the final clause that would ordinarily appear with the seal (a standard ceremonial undertaking).

Who/What is Affected

  • Individual: Stella Robbins, a 2026 Top Ten Senior at Cornersville High School, is the named honoree.
  • Community and institutions: Cornersville High School, the local education community, and by extension, families and supporters of Stella Robbins.
  • General Assembly: The resolution formalizes recognition within state government and may be cited as a ceremonial record of achievement.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction and sponsorship: The resolution is sponsored by Rep. Warner (and a listed co-sponsor, Rep. Todd Warner).
  • Passage timeline:
    • April 13, 2026: Introduced and placed on House consent calendar.
    • April 14, 2026: Engrossed and ready for transmission to the Senate; adopted in the House with a vote of 90 in favor, 0 against, and 3 present not voting.
    • April 14–15, 2026: Referred to the Senate Calendar Committee for consideration; subsequently received in the Senate.
  • Less substantive, more ceremonial: The bill does not propose policy changes, funding, or programmatic alterations; its effect is honorific and ceremonial.

Notes

  • This is a memorial/recognition measure rather than substantive statute law.
  • The resolution honors a student for a specific achievement (top ten status for the 2026 graduating class) and expresses best wishes for future success.

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