Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

Tennessee Senate Bill SJR0255

Introduced
3/17/25  
Engrossed
3/27/25  
Enrolled
4/4/25  

Caption

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Hallie Kate Dierks, 2025 Valedictorian of Adamsville High School.

Summary

Senate Joint Resolution 255 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Hallie Kate Dierks as the 2025 valedictorian of Adamsville High School. The resolution recites her academic achievement, exemplary grade point average, participation in extracurricular activities, and the dedication that led to her selection as the top student in her graduating class. It expresses the General Assembly’s admiration for her accomplishments and extends best wishes for her future success. The resolution does not create, amend, or repeal any state law. Instead, it is a formal legislative commendation that directs an appropriate copy to be prepared for presentation, with standard language regarding the omission of the final clause from the presented copy. Its practical effect is limited to public recognition and honorific acknowledgment by the Tennessee General Assembly.

Impact

SJR0255 has no regulatory or fiscal impact on Tennessee statutes, agencies, or private parties. It is a non-substantive joint resolution used to recognize an individual student’s achievement and to place that recognition in the official record of the General Assembly.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the bill is uniformly positive and celebratory. The resolution passed both chambers without opposition, including a 29-0 motion to adopt and a 91-0 consent calendar passage on third consideration, indicating broad bipartisan support and no recorded dissent.

Contention

There is no notable policy contention because the measure is honorary rather than legislative. The only discussion implied by the bill’s history is procedural support for adopting the resolution and placing it on the consent calendar; no objections, amendments, or competing viewpoints are reflected in the available record.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TN SR0320

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Analisse Willbanks, 2025-2026 Valedictorian of Adamsville High School.

TN SJR1190

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Analisse Willbanks, 2026 Valedictorian of Adamsville High School.

TN HR0252

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Kate Anne Kickliter, 2026 Valedictorian of Cocke County High School.

TN SJR0256

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Charlee Harmon, 2025 Salutatorian of Adamsville High School.

TN HR0230

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Jadon Lee Halliburton, 2026 Valedictorian of Red Boiling Springs High School.

TN SR0321

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Riley Driskell, 2025-2026 Salutatorian of Adamsville High School.

TN SR0171

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Katie Kissell, 2025 Valedictorian of Halls High School.

TN SJR0522

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Katherine Smith, 2025 Valedictorian of Cookeville High School.

TN SJR1191

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Riley Driskell, 2026 Salutatorian of Adamsville High School.

TN SR0169

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Ava Rasp, 2025 Valedictorian of Halls High School.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.