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HJR 1586

Memorials, Academic Achievement - William "Knox" Brooks, Top Ten Senior, Mt. Pleasant High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Kip Capley

HJR 1586 ceremonially honors Mt. Pleasant High School senior Knox Brooks as a 2026 Top Ten Leader, commending his academic excellence and community example.

Signed by Senate Speaker
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Bill Summary · HJR 1586

Summary of House Joint Resolution 1586 (HJR 1586) – Tennessee, 114th General Assembly

Bill at a Glance

  • Bill type: House Joint Resolution (HJR)
  • Sponsor: Rep. Kip Capley (co-sponsor)
  • Session: 114th General Assembly
  • Subject: Memorializing and honoring a high school student
  • Status (as of action history): Passed the House and referred to the Senate Calendar Committee; engrossed and transmitted to the Senate on April 22, 2026; received in the Senate on April 23, 2026

Purpose and Intent

  • The primary aim of HJR 1586 is ceremonial: to publicly recognize and commend William “Knox” Brooks for outstanding academic achievement as a member of Mt. Pleasant High School’s 2026 Top Ten Senior class.
  • The resolution expresses pride in Knox Brooks’s academic performance and extracurricular involvement, and it conveys best wishes for his future success.

Key Provisions and Provisions’ Implications

  • Recognition of Achievement: The bill explicitly recognizes Knox Brooks as a 2026 Top Ten Senior at Mt. Pleasant High School.
  • Commendation by Legislature: The General Assembly (both House and Senate, by concurring) formally commends and honors Brooks for his academic excellence.
  • Inspirational Purpose: The resolution frames Brooks’s accomplishments as representative of high standards of academic effort and personal character, serving as a source of pride for his community.

Note: As a memorializing resolution, HJR 1586 does not create new laws, impose regulations, or authorize funding. Its effect is ceremonial and symbolic.

Who Is Affected

  • Primary beneficiary: William "Knox" Brooks, Mt. Pleasant High School, and his family and supporters.
  • Secondary beneficiaries: Mt. Pleasant High School community, local educators, and Tennessee residents who value academic achievement and student recognition.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction and Adoption:
    • Introduced and placed on the House consent calendar (April 22, 2026).
    • House adopted the resolution with a unanimous vote (Ayes 93, Nays 0, PNV 0) on April 22, 2026.
  • Transmission:
    • After House adoption, the resolution was engrossed and sent to the Senate (April 22, 2026).
    • The Senate received the resolution on April 23, 2026.
  • Next Steps: The Senate would typically adopt the concurrent memorial in a similar ceremonial manner if it aligns with Senate procedures.

Remarks for Readers

  • This measure is a formal commendation rather than a policy change. It serves to publicly acknowledge and celebrate a student’s achievement and to reflect positively on the educational community in Tennessee.
  • No fiscal impact or regulatory changes are associated with HJR 1586.

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

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