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SJR 390

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Zoey Melendrez, Salutatorian, Northwest High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Ceremonial Tennessee memorial praising Zoey Melendrez, Northwest High School's 2025 salutatorian, for academic excellence and commendable achievements.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 390

Summary of Senate Joint Resolution 390 (SJR 390)

Overview

  • Type: Senate Joint Resolution (joint memorial)
  • Title: Memorials, Academic Achievement – Zoey Melendrez, Salutatorian, Northwest High School
  • Sponsor: Senator Powers
  • Status: Signed by the Governor
  • Chamber actions: Passed both chambers and transmitted for the Governor’s action
  • Introduced: April 2, 2025
  • Governing body: 114th Tennessee General Assembly

Purpose and Intent

SJR 390 honors and recognizes Zoey Melendrez for being named the 2025 Salutatorian of Northwest High School. The resolution acknowledges her academic excellence, intellectual aptitude, and commitment to extra-curricular activities, and it expresses pride in her achievements as a representative of Tennessee’s students.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution states that Zoey Melendrez has achieved an exemplary grade point average, participated in numerous extracurricular activities, and demonstrated steady composure and dedication in her academic career.
  • It notes that her accomplishments reflect well on her family, school, and the broader community, and it extols her as a role model for others.
  • The General Assembly commends Zoey Melendrez and extends best wishes for her future success.
  • Administrative provision: An appropriate copy of the resolution is to be prepared for presentation, with a standard closing clause that omits House or Senate designation on the copy.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Zoey Melendrez (Northwest High School)
  • Secondary: Northwest High School community, her family, and the broader Tennessee student body and public who celebrate academic achievement

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • April 2, 2025: Introduced (Filed for introduction)
  • April 3, 2025: Passed first consideration
  • April 7, 2025: Passed second consideration
  • April 8, 2025: Placed on Senate Consent Calendar
  • April 10–15, 2025: Enrolled and transmitted; concurrence by House
  • April 15, 2025: Concurred in the Senate by the House (Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0)
  • April 17, 2025: Enrolled; signed by Senate Speaker
  • April 21, 2025: transmitted to Governor; House Speaker action
  • April 24, 2025: Signed by Governor

Impact and Effect

  • This is a ceremonial, non-binding memorial recognizing an individual student’s achievement. It does not create or modify laws or fiscal obligations. The primary effect is public acknowledgment and celebration of Zoey Melendrez’s accomplishments and a formal gesture of commendation by Tennessee’s General Assembly.

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

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