Tennessee legislation · 114th General Assembly
Tennessee SJR1180: A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Yejoon Ham, 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 Yejoon Ham, 2026 Valedictorian of Bearden High School.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Yejoon Ham, 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, Yejoon Ham 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, Mr. Ham has achieved outstanding academic success and joined the ranks of the best and brightest students in Tennessee and our country; and WHEREAS, in his remarkable high school career, Yejoon Ham has earned an exemplary grade point average while participating in numerous extracurricular activities; and WHEREAS, Mr. Ham's display of intellectual aptitude and ambition surely bodes well for his future success; and WHEREAS, his noteworthy achievement is a tremendous source of pride for his family, his school, and his community; and WHEREAS, Yejoon Ham'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, that we …
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 SJR1180?
- SJR1180 is a bill in the Tennessee Legislature (114th General Assembly): A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Yejoon Ham, 2026 Valedictorian of Bearden High School.
- What does SJR1180 do?
- In its own words: A resolution to honor and recognize Yejoon Ham, 2026 Valedictorian of Bearden High School.
- What is the status of SJR1180?
- Signed into law as of May 11, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor. (May 11, 2026).
- Who sponsored SJR1180?
- Briggs, Richard (R, 7), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SJR1180?
- On the Tennessee Legislature website: https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SJR1180&GA=114
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