Memorials, Recognition - Henry County High School Madrigals, Anaheim Heritage Festival -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

SJR 443 formally recognizes Henry County High School Madrigals for winning gold at the Anaheim Heritage Festival, honoring their achievement and promoting the arts.

Signed by Governor.

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Summary: Senate Joint Resolution 443 (SJR 443)

Overview

SJR 443 is a ceremonial joint resolution in the Tennessee General Assembly recognizing the Henry County High School Madrigals for winning gold at the Anaheim Heritage Festival in Anaheim, California. Sponsored by Senator Stevens, the measure honors the students, their director, and their school, highlighting the value of the performing arts. The resolution was signed by the Governor on May 1, 2025.

Purpose and Intent

Praise and congratulations to the Henry County High School Madrigals for achieving first place (gold) at the Anaheim Heritage Festival.

Acknowledges the ensemble’s talent, dedication, and the leadership of Director Deanna Cook.

Emphasizes pride for the students’ families, their community, and Henry County High School.

Promotes the importance of performing arts and student artistic achievement.

Provides for an official copy of the resolution to be presented to the Madrigals.

Key Provisions

Formal recognition: The bill states, in “WHEREAS” clauses, the Madrigals’ achievement, preparation, leadership, and character.

Ceremonial nature: As a joint resolution memorializing an achievement, it does not establish new laws, regulations, or fiscal obligations.

Language of recognition: The resolution expresses best wishes for future success and directs that an appropriate copy be prepared and presented.

Concurrence: The House concurred with the Senate’s version, with full support (Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 1).

Beneficiaries and Impact

Primary beneficiaries: Henry County High School Madrigals and their director, Deanna Cook.

Broader impact: Recognition of the value of the performing arts within Tennessee communities; serves as a publicly accessible record of achievement and inspiration for students.

Procedural History and Timeline

Introduced: April 14, 2025.

House/Senate progression:

April 15: Introduced and passed on first consideration.
April 16: Passed on second consideration.
April 21–22: Engrossed and transmitted to the House; Senate and House actions including placement on consent calendars; concurrent adoption.
April 24–25: Enrolled; signed by Senate Speaker and House Speaker; transmitted to Governor.
April 25: Transmission to Governor for action.
May 1, 2025: Signed by Governor; approved.

Status: Signed by Governor; final status is enacted as a memorial resolution.

Additional Notes

No fiscal impact or regulatory changes are associated with this resolution.

The text specifies that, upon request, copies of the resolution may be presented with minor formatting adjustments (i.e., omission of certain procedural language on the final copy).