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HJR 1470

Memorials, Recognition - Sarah Elizabeth Vincion Lewis, perfect attendance -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Mike Sparks

The bill ceremonially recognizes a student, Sarah Elizabeth Vincion Lewis, for thirteen years of perfect attendance.

Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
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Bill Summary · HJR 1470

Summary: House Joint Resolution 1470 (HJR 1470) – Tennessee, 114th General Assembly

Purpose

  • Commend Sarah Elizabeth Vincion Lewis for achieving perfect attendance throughout thirteen consecutive years of schooling (from elementary through high school).

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Officially recognizes and commends Sarah Elizabeth Vincion Lewis for maintaining a perfect attendance record during thirteen years of schooling.
  • Notes the schools attended: Thurman Francis Elementary School, Stewart's Creek Middle School, and Stewart's Creek High School.
  • Acknowledges that Lewis is set to graduate from high school on Sunday, May 17, 2026, highlighting the milestone in conjunction with her attendance record.
  • States that the recognition reflects qualities such as strong character, responsibility, determination, and commitment to learning.
  • Provides that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation, with standard language about omission of certain formal closing clauses in the copy.

Who/What is Affected

  • Primary beneficiary: Sarah Elizabeth Vincion Lewis.
  • The recognition is a formal gesture by the Tennessee General Assembly (House of Representatives and Senate) acknowledging an individual student’s achievement.
  • The resolution is a ceremonial acknowledgment and does not create or modify law, policy, or state programs.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Sponsor: Rep. Sparks (with Co-sponsor Mike Sparks listed in the action history; alignment suggests joint sponsorship in the General Assembly).
  • Status Timeline:
    • Intro and placement on the House consent calendar for April 16, 2026.
    • Engrossed and ready for transmission to the Senate on April 16, 2026.
    • Adoption: April 16, 2026, with vote recorded as Ayes 92, Nays 0, Present Not Voting 0 (unanimous consent in the House).
  • The bill is a memorial resolution, meaning it is ceremonial in nature and does not impose obligations on state government or authorize new expenditures.

Overall Impact

  • Provides formal statewide recognition of a student’s exemplary attendance record.
  • Serves to honor personal perseverance and encourage positive school attendance among students, families, and communities.
  • No fiscal impact or policy change is anticipated; the measure is symbolic and primarily ceremonial.

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

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