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SJR 518

Memorials, Recognition - Abigail Weaver -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Steve Southerland

Ceremonial memorial recognizes Abigail Weaver of Walters State CC for third place in poetry in Tennessee Mosaic; honors student achievement and extends best wishes statewide.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 518

Summary of Senate Joint Resolution 518 (SJR 518)

Overview

SJR 518 is a ceremonial joint resolution from the Tennessee General Assembly recognizing Abigail Weaver of Walters State Community College for her artistic achievement. The resolution notes that Tennessee Mosaic, a statewide poetry anthology published annually by Phi Theta Kappa (the international honor society for community college students), featured Ms. Weaver’s poetry and awarded it third place in its genre. The resolution also identifies Ms. Weaver as a Seymour, Tennessee native majoring in pre-clinical laboratory science at Walters State Community College. The bill culminates in a formal commendation and best wishes for her continued success.

Purpose and intent

  • Honor Abigail Weaver for her writing achievement in Tennessee Mosaic.
  • Highlight the prestige of Walters State Community College and the student’s accomplishments.
  • Publicly acknowledge rising talent in Tennessee’s community college community and inspire academic and literary excellence.

Key provisions

  • Be It Resolved statements commend and congratulate Abigail Weaver for her recent honor in the poetry category for publication in Tennessee Mosaic.
  • Statewide recognition by both the Senate and the House, with best wishes for future success.
  • The resolution specifies that an appropriate copy should be prepared for presentation.
  • The final copy excludes House or Senate designation language after the State seal, per the standard memorialization formatting provision.

Note: As a memorialization, the bill does not create or modify law or impose new duties; it is ceremonial in nature and serves to publicly recognize an individual’s achievement.

Who is affected

  • Abigail Weaver (recipient of formal recognition).
  • Walters State Community College (as the institution associated with the honoree).
  • Tennessee Mosaic and Phi Theta Kappa (context for the achievement and the publication).

Timeline and status

  • Introduced: April 21, 2025.
  • House and Senate actions culminated in passage on April 22, 2025 (adoption on Senate side; concurrent action with House).
  • Enrolled and ready for signatures: April 25, 2025.
  • Signed by the Senate Speaker: April 25, 2025.
  • Signed by the House Speaker: April 28, 2025.
  • Transmitted to Governor for action: April 29, 2025.
  • Signed by Governor: May 7, 2025.
  • Status: Signed into law as a memorialization.

Additional notes

  • Sponsor: Senator Southerland.
  • Classification: Joint resolution (a ceremonial memorial).
  • The action taken is routine for honoring notable student achievements and does not modify existing statutes or create new regulatory requirements.

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

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