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SJR 1140

Memorials, Recognition - Claire Yi, 2025-2026 Tennessee Association of School Librarians Bookmark Contest winner -

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

The bill ceremonially recognizes Claire Yi for winning the TASL Bookmark Contest, praising her achievement and character.

Transmitted to Governor for action.
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Bill Summary · SJR 1140

Summary: Senate Joint Resolution 1140 (SJR 1140) – Tennessee, 114th General Assembly

Purpose

  • To honor and recognize Claire Yi for winning the 2025-2026 Tennessee Association of School Librarians (TASL) Bookmark Contest.
  • Reflects appreciation for Claire Yi’s achievement and public acknowledgment by the Tennessee General Assembly.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Declares that the Tennessee General Assembly salutes Claire Yi, a student from Tusculum View Elementary School, for securing first place in the intermediate division of the TASL Bookmark Contest.
  • Notes the contest theme: "Color Your World Through Books at Your School Library" and identifies that more than 100 entrants competed.
  • Acknowledges Claire Yi as the second student from her elementary school to win the contest and highlights criteria used by judges (creativity, alignment with the theme, and material usage).
  • Includes standard language found in ceremonial resolutions, expressing pride in Claire Yi’s intellectual aptitude, ambition, and character, and wishing her success in future endeavors.
  • Provides that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared and presented to Claire Yi, with the state seal language specified for the copy.

Who/What is Affected

  • Primarily ceremonial recognition by the Tennessee General Assembly.
  • Claire Yi and her family receive formal acknowledgment from state government.
  • Tusculum View Elementary School is briefly highlighted due to its connection to the winner.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Session: 114th Tennessee General Assembly.
  • Sponsor: Senator (and co-sponsor) Steve Southerland.
  • Action History:
    • Filed for introduction: April 14, 2026.
    • Passed on First Consideration: April 15, 2026.
  • The bill is a memorial resolution (SJR), which is a formal expression of the legislature’s recognition and does not establish new law or fiscal obligations.

Additional Notes

  • The resolution is framed as an official commendation and does not propose policy changes or funding.
  • The language includes a standard clause for reproducing the resolution copy with the state seal, omitting House/Senate designation on the final copy.

Bottom Line

SJR 1140 is a ceremonial measure recognizing Claire Yi for winning the TASL Bookmark Contest (2025-2026) and praising her achievement and character, reflecting the state’s appreciation for youth achievement in literacy-related activities.

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

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