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SJR 514

Memorials, Recognition - Chloey Marshall -

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

Honors Chloey Marshall by the Tennessee General Assembly for second place in the Baileyton Veterans Memorial sign design contest; ceremonial recognition, with no laws or funding.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 514

Summary of Senate Joint Resolution 514 (SJR 514)

Overview

  • Type and purpose: A ceremonial joint resolution recognizing and commending a student, Chloey Marshall, for her achievement in a local design contest. The document memorializes the accomplishment and conveys best wishes for future success.
  • Sponsor: Senator Southerland
  • Subject: Memorials and recognition
  • Status: Signed by the Governor (May 7, 2025)

What the bill does

  • Declares that the Tennessee General Assembly honors Chloey Marshall, a North Greene Middle School student, for earning second place in the Baileyton Veterans Memorial sign design contest.
  • Acknowledges the contest’s scope (147 total entries) and the significance of recognizing young Tennesseans who demonstrate creativity, civic engagement, and artistic talent.
  • Notes that Marshall’s design was selected as one of the top three by the Town of Baileyton, highlighting her talent, thoughtfulness, and respect for veterans.
  • Recites that the recognition occurred during a Baileyton Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting, alongside first-place Lily Brake and third-place Ellieonna Stetson.
  • Concludes with a formal expression of congratulations and best wishes for Marshall’s future endeavors.
  • As a joint resolution, the measure is ceremonial and does not impose new laws, provide funding, or create regulatory requirements.

Key provisions and details

  • Specific recognition text: The resolution “honor and commend Chloey Marshall for winning second place in the Baileyton Veterans Memorial sign design contest.”
  • Inactivity on policy or fiscal measures: The bill does not establish programs, appropriations, or statutory changes; its effect is honorary and aspirational.
  • Copy and presentation: Provides for an appropriate copy of the resolution to be prepared and presented.

Who is affected

  • Chloey Marshall (the honoree) and, more broadly, the students who participated in the Baileyton Veterans Memorial sign design contest.
  • The communities involved: Baileyton (Town) and the corresponding school community (North Greene Middle School) as the context for the recognition.

Procedural and timeline highlights

  • Introduced: April 21, 2025
  • House/Senate actions:
    • April 22, 2025: Sponsor added; concurrence between chambers; engrossed and adopted; placed on consent calendars; introduced and passed first consideration.
    • April 25–28, 2025: Enrolled, signed off by chamber leadership, transmitted to the Governor.
    • April 29, 2025: Transmitted to the Governor for action.
    • May 7, 2025: Signed by the Governor.
  • Nature of action: A memorial/joint resolution via Senate Joint Resolution, with concurrence from the House, typically used for ceremonial recognition rather than legislative changes.

Impact and takeaway

  • The bill serves to publicly honor a local student for a notable artistic achievement tied to a community veterans memorial.
  • It reinforces a tradition of recognizing youth contributions to civic life and local heritage.
  • No fiscal implications or policy changes are associated with SJR 514.

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

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