Tennessee legislation · 114th General Assembly
Tennessee SJR1179: A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Mery Diaz, 2026 Valedictorian of Bearden High School.
Status: Signed into law, May 11, 2026
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What the bill says
A resolution to honor and recognize Mery Diaz, 2026 Valedictorian of Bearden High School.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Mery Diaz, 2026 Valedictorian of Bearden High School. WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this General Assembly should pause to pay tribute to those students who, through their natural talents and unflagging commitment to academic excellence, have distinguished themselves in the classroom; and WHEREAS, Mery Diaz is one such exceptional student, who was recently named Valedictorian of the 2026 graduating class at Bearden High School; and WHEREAS, through diligent study, steady composure during examinations, and steadfast commitment of time and talent, Ms. Diaz has achieved outstanding academic success and joined the ranks of the best and brightest students in Tennessee and our country; and WHEREAS, in her remarkable high school career, Mery Diaz has earned an exemplary grade point average while participating in a number of extracurricular activities; and WHEREAS, her display of intellectual aptitude and ambition surely bodes well for her future success; and WHEREAS, Ms. Diaz's noteworthy achievement is a tremendous source of pride for her family, her school, and her community; and WHEREAS, Mery Diaz's dedication to excellence is clearly deserving of the respect, admiration, and commendation of the members of this General Assembly; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTEENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING, …
Sponsors
- Briggs, Richard (R, 7) · primary sponsor
- Massey, Becky D. (R, 6)
- McNally, RandyLt. Governor (R, 5)
Latest actions
- : Signed by Governor.
- : Transmitted to Governor for action.
- : Signed by H. Speaker
- : Signed by Senate Speaker
- : Enrolled and ready for signatures
- : Sponsor(s) Added.
- : Concurred, Ayes 87, Nays 0, PNV 0
- : SJR placed on H. consent cal. 4 for 4/23/2026
- : Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
- : Adopted, Ayes 33, Nays 0
Votes
- FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt (April 23, 2026): 33 yea, 0 nay, passed
- FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 4 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION (April 23, 2026): 87 yea, 0 nay, passed
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Common questions
- What is SJR1179?
- SJR1179 is a bill in the Tennessee Legislature (114th General Assembly): A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Mery Diaz, 2026 Valedictorian of Bearden High School.
- What does SJR1179 do?
- In its own words: A resolution to honor and recognize Mery Diaz, 2026 Valedictorian of Bearden High School.
- What is the status of SJR1179?
- Signed into law as of May 11, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor. (May 11, 2026).
- Who sponsored SJR1179?
- Briggs, Richard (R, 7), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SJR1179?
- On the Tennessee Legislature website: https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SJR1179&GA=114
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