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SJR 450

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Tony Nguyen, Salutatorian, Christian Community Schools -

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

Ceremonial Tennessee memorial recognizing Tony Nguyen as the 2025 Christian Community Schools salutatorian for excellence and school/community representation (no policy effect).

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 450

Summary of Senate Joint Resolution 450 (SJR 450)

Purpose and intent

  • SJR 450 is a joint (concurrent) memorial resolution that honors Tony Nguyen for academic achievement.
  • The bill recognizes Nguyen as the 2025 Salutatorian of Christian Community Schools and commends his academic excellence, well-rounded participation, and future potential.
  • It expresses best wishes for his continued success and presents an official copy of the resolution to Nguyen.

Key provisions and changes

  • Declares the Senate and the House concurring in honoring Tony Nguyen as the 2025 Christian Community Schools Salutatorian.
  • Praises Nguyen for:
    • High academic achievement (described as an exemplary grade point average).
    • Involvement in extracurricular activities and demonstrated intellectual aptitude.
    • Representing his school, family, and community with distinction.
  • The resolution states that an appropriate copy be prepared for presentation. It also notes that, upon request, the copy should omit House/Senate designations and present the language after the State seal in a standard memorial format.
  • No policy changes, funding allocations, or regulatory provisions are created. The act is ceremonial only.

Who or what is affected

  • Tony Nguyen (the individual being recognized) and Christian Community Schools (the institution associated with his achievement).
  • The Tennessee General Assembly, as the body delivering formal recognition and commemorating a student achievement.

Procedural history and timeline

  • Introduced: April 15, 2025
  • First consideration: April 16, 2025 (passed on first consideration)
  • Second consideration and consent; placed on Senate Consent Calendar: April 17–21, 2025
  • Senate adoption: April 21, 2025 (Ayes 33, Nays 0)
  • Senate concurrence with House: April 22, 2025 (Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 1)
  • Transmitted to Governor: April 25, 2025
  • Governor signed: May 1, 2025
  • Related actions: The resolution was transmitted after House concurrence and was signed by the Senate Speaker prior to gubernatorial action; an enrolled copy was prepared for signatures before transmission.

Practical impact

  • This is a ceremonial recognition that formally acknowledges an individual student’s academic achievement.
  • It contributes to the official record of state appreciation and can be used by Nguyen and his school for biographical or ceremonial purposes.
  • There is no direct effect on policy, funding, or state programs beyond the commemorative status.

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

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