Tennessee Senate Bill SR0057

Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/18/25
• Enrolled: 3/25/25
• Passed: 3/25/25

Caption

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Jasmine Smith upon being named the statewide runner-up in the 9-12 grade category of the 2024 Tennessee Secretary of State's civics essay contest.

Summary

Senate Resolution 57 is a ceremonial resolution honoring and congratulating Jasmine Smith for being named the statewide runner-up in the 9-12 grade category of the 2024 Tennessee Secretary of State’s civics essay contest. The resolution notes that the contest theme was “Why Trusted Sources Matter” and highlights Smith’s academic achievement, civic engagement, and prior success in the same contest, including a first-place finish in the 6-8 grade category in 2023. The resolution does not create or amend any law, impose any requirements, or appropriate funds. Its purpose is purely commemorative: to recognize a student’s accomplishment and to direct that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation. As a result, it has no direct legal effect on state statutes, agencies, or regulated parties.

Impact

SR0057 has no substantive impact on Tennessee law or state policy. It does not amend the Tennessee Code, create new duties, alter agency authority, or affect private rights. Its only practical effect is to formally recognize Jasmine Smith and to provide an official Senate commendation that may be presented to her.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is wholly positive and congratulatory. The bill text praises Jasmine Smith’s academic success, civic-mindedness, and promise as a future citizen, and there is no evidence of opposition, controversy, or divided views in the available record. Because there were no committee transcripts or recorded votes provided, the available context suggests unanimous or uncontentious support typical of honorary resolutions.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the available materials. The resolution is a noncontroversial recognition measure, and no legislators, committees, or outside parties are shown to have raised objections or concerns. The only substantive content is the celebration of a student achievement and the broader civic education theme of the essay contest.