Tennessee Senate Bill SJR0169

Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/24/25
• Engrossed: 3/6/25
• Enrolled: 3/11/25
• Passed: 3/13/25

Caption

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Mariah Canfield, Art Student of the Week at Jefferson County High School.

Summary

Senate Joint Resolution 169 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Mariah Canfield, a student at Jefferson County High School, for being named Art Student of the Week. The resolution highlights her artistic talent, academic dedication, leadership, and the recognition her drawing of a wolf received at the 2024 Congressional Art Competition Reception, where it was displayed in the office of a state congresswoman. The measure does not create, amend, or repeal any state law. Instead, it serves as a formal expression of commendation by the Tennessee General Assembly and directs that an appropriate copy be prepared for presentation. Its practical effect is limited to public recognition of an individual student and her accomplishments.

Impact

SJR0169 has no regulatory or fiscal impact on Tennessee statutes, agencies, or private parties. It is a nonbinding honorary resolution that confers recognition only, with no changes to state law, no new duties, and no legal rights or obligations created for any person or institution.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is uniformly positive and celebratory. The votes were unanimous in both chambers, with the Senate adopting the resolution 32-0 and later passing it on third consideration by a 94-0 consent calendar vote in the House, indicating broad bipartisan support and no recorded opposition.

Contention

There is no notable policy contention in the bill itself, since it is a ceremonial tribute rather than substantive legislation. The only possible point of discussion is the appropriateness of legislative time devoted to honorary resolutions, but the voting record shows no dissent and no committee debate was recorded.