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HR 232

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Zoey Nicholas, Valedictorian, Pickett County High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Kelly Keisling

The bill ceremonially honors Zoey Nicholas as 2026 valedictorian of Pickett County High School, acknowledging her academic excellence and best wishes for the future.

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Bill Summary · HR 232

Summary of House Resolution 232 (HR 232), 114th General Assembly, Tennessee

Purpose

  • HR 232 is a resolution honoring and recognizing Zoey Nicholas as the 2026 Valedictorian of Pickett County High School.
  • The resolution expresses esteem for her academic achievement and extends best wishes for her future.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Formal recognition: The primary content is a commemorative declaration by the Tennessee House of Representatives.
  • Statement of merit: It notes Zoey Nicholas’s exemplary GPA, participation in extracurricular activities, intellectual aptitude, and commitment to academic excellence.
  • Congratulatory language: The resolution includes a request to prepare an official copy for presentation, omitting the final clause from the copy.

Who/What is Affected

  • Zoey Nicholas: The recognized individual.
  • Pickett County High School community (students, families, staff): Beneficiaries of recognition.
  • The Tennessee House of Representatives: Acts to honor and publicly acknowledge the student’s achievement.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: 2026-04-20
  • Placement: Placed on House consent calendar for 2026-04-21 (meaning it is typically considered a non-controversial, non-substantive matter approved without a formal floor debate)
  • Sponsor: Primary sponsor is Representative Keisling, with Co-sponsor Representative Kelly Keisling
  • Bill Type: House Resolution (non-binding, ceremonial)
  • Effective date: As a resolution, it does not create enforceable law or programmatic changes; it serves as ceremonial commendation.

Additional Notes

  • The bill is purely commemorative and does not establish policies, funding, or statutory changes.
  • It reflects a customary practice in which state legislators publicly acknowledge exemplary achievements of high school students.

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