Memorials, Recognition - Jesse Miracle, 2026 Boys & Girls Clubs of Tennessee State Youth of the Year -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Jessie Seal

The resolution formally honors Jesse Miracle for being named the second-place statewide 2026 Youth of the Year, recognizing his leadership and academic achievement.

SJR placed on H. consent cal. for 4/20/2026

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Purpose

SJR 1068 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Jesse Miracle for his achievements as a youth leader. The bill recognizes him for being named the second-place statewide 2026 Youth of the Year by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tennessee. The resolution expresses appreciation for his leadership, service, and academic excellence and extends best wishes for his future success.

Key Provisions and Provisions Changes

Declares official commendation of Jesse Miracle’s selection as the second-place statewide 2026 Youth of the Year.

Highlights the role of Jesse Miracle as a student at Northview Academy and a four-year member of the Boys & Girls Club of the Smoky Mountains.

Acknowledges the Boys & Girls Clubs’ mission to provide a safe, encouraging environment that supports character building, security, and positive youth development.

Emphasizes the broader significance of the Youth of the Year program (a long-standing national recognition by Boys & Girls Clubs of America since 1947) in promoting leadership, service, academic achievement, and healthy lifestyles among youth.

States the purpose of the Youth of the Year program: to showcase talents, dreams, and aspirations while highlighting opportunities for a positive future.

Ends with a formal proclamation: the Senate (with House concurrence) honors Jesse Miracle and wishes him continued success.

Who/What is Affected

Individual: Jesse Miracle (student at Northview Academy; member of the Boys & Girls Club of the Smoky Mountains).

Institutions: Tennessee Senate and, by concurrence, the Tennessee House of Representatives (in the form of a ceremonial resolution).

Organizations: Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tennessee (noting the national program “Youth of the Year” and its Tennessee-level recognition).

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Sponsor: Senator Seal, with co-sponsor Senator Jessie Seal.

Status Timeline:

Introduced and passed First Consideration (April 9, 2026).
Passed Second Consideration and referred to Senate Calendar Committee (April 13, 2026).
Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (April 15, 2026) and adopted (April 15, 2026).
Senate placed on House consent calendar (April 16, 2026) for transmission to the House.

Final Action: The resolution is prepared for transmission to the House, with the final clause allowing the copy to omit House or Senate designations when presented.

Notes

This is a ceremonial/recognition measure, not a law or policy imposing duties, funding, or regulatory changes.

The resolution serves to publicly acknowledge the achievements of a Tennessee student and the value of youth development programs.

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