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HJR 1485

Memorials, Recognition - Dresden High School, Anne Dallas Dudley Award -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Tandy Darby

Dresden High School earns the Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Level Award for registering 100% of eligible students to vote.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 1485

Summary: HJR 1485 (Session 114, Tennessee) — Memorializing Dresden High School for Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Level Award

Purpose

  • To formally recognize and honor the students of Dresden High School for receiving the Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Level Award, which acknowledges 100 percent voter registration of eligible students at the school.
  • The resolution aims to celebrate civic engagement and youth involvement in registering young voters, aligning with Tennessee’s broader efforts to promote voter participation.

Key Provisions

  • Acknowledgment: The Tennessee House of Representatives (and Senate, by concurrence) express praise for Dresden High School students.
  • Award Recognition: Specifically cites the school’s receipt of the Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Level Award for registering 100% of eligible voters at the school.
  • Historical Context: The Anne Dallas Dudley Award program focuses on increasing voter registration among students who will be 18 or older by the next election, a program initiated in 2021 by the Secretary of State.
  • Namesake Background: References Anne Dallas Dudley, a prominent Tennessee suffragist, tying the recognition to the historical context of women’s suffrage.
  • Formal Concurrence: The resolution is a concurrent resolution intended to be presented as an official acknowledgment from both chambers, with instructions on preparing an appropriate copy for presentation.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Dresden High School: Receives formal state-level recognition for achieving the Gold Level Anne Dallas Dudley Award.
  • Students at Dresden High School: Beneficiaries of the recognition, highlighting their achievement in registering 100% of eligible voters.
  • Tennessee General Assembly: Hosts a ceremonial acknowledgment, reinforcing the importance of civic engagement among youth.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and Scheduling: The measure was introduced and placed on the House consent calendar for April 16, 2026.
  • Status: A concurrent resolution; if approved by both chambers, it would be presented with an appropriate copy for display.
  • Effective Date: As a memorial resolution, it takes effect upon passage and does not alter statutory law or create new obligations beyond recognition.

Additional Context

  • The Anne Dallas Dudley Award program is administered by the Secretary of State and emphasizes registering eligible students who will be 18 by the next election.
  • Dresden High School achieving 100% registration is presented as a notable achievement in fostering early civic leadership.

If you’d like, I can provide a concise one-paragraph briefing or a side-by-side comparison with other similar resolutions in the current session.

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

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