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HJR 1486

Memorials, Recognition - Gleason School, Anne Dallas Dudley Award -

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

Tennessee honors Gleason School for achieving 100% voter registration among eligible students with the Gold Level Anne Dallas Dudley Award.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 1486

Summary: House Joint Resolution 1486 (HJR 1486) – Tennessee, 114th General Assembly

Purpose

  • A ceremonial resolution honoring the students of Gleason School in Weakley County for receiving the Anne Dallas Dudley Award.
  • Specifically recognizes Gleason School’s achievement of the Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Level Award for registering 100% of eligible voters at the school.
  • Commends the students for civic engagement and voter registration efforts in line with the award’s mission.

Background and Context

  • The Anne Dallas Dudley Awards, initiated in 2021 by the Secretary of State, aim to increase voter registration among Tennessee students who will be 18 or older by the next election.
  • Named after Anne Dallas Dudley, a noted Tennessean suffragist who played a significant role in the movement to ratify the 19th Amendment (women's right to vote).
  • The Gold Level Award represents an achievement of 100% registration of eligible voters at the school.

Key Provisions

  • Officially recognizes Gleason School for achieving the Gold Level Anne Dallas Dudley Award (100% voter registration among eligible students).
  • The resolution states the General Assembly’s congratulations and best wishes for the students’ future endeavors.
  • The document is a ceremonial recognition and does not create new laws, funding, or regulatory changes.
  • An “appropriate copy” of the resolution is to be prepared for presentation; standard language about omitting final clauses from copies is included.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primary beneficiaries: Students at Gleason School, Weakley County, Tennessee.
  • The broader affected audience includes Tennessee high school students and the state’s civic engagement and voter registration programs, as the resolution highlights the success of a school’s civic initiatives.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced by Rep. Tandy Darby (House sponsor) with a co-sponsor noted.
  • Action history:
    • Filed for introduction and placed on the House consent calendar for April 16, 2026.
    • The resolution proceeded as a concurrent resolution in both chambers (House and Senate) for formal recognition.
  • The bill is a concurrent resolution, meaning it requires adoption by both the Tennessee House of Representatives and Senate to become official, but it does not carry regulatory effect or fiscal impact.

Impact and Implications

  • Symbolic and motivational impact: publicly recognizes and highlights successful civic engagement efforts by high school students.
  • Public communication value: reinforces the importance of youth voter registration initiatives and the legacy of Anne Dallas Dudley.
  • No direct policy changes, funding authorizations, or legal mandates are attached to this resolution.

Notes

  • The resolution is part of the 114th General Assembly’s recognition format and reflects ongoing commendations for civic participation among Tennessee students.

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

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