Tennessee legislation · 114th General Assembly
Tennessee HJR1554: A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Seth Sparks, 2026 Salutatorian at Austin-East High School.
Status: Signed into law, May 7, 2026
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What the bill says
A resolution to honor and commend Seth Sparks, 2026 Salutatorian at Austin-East High School.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Seth Sparks, 2026 Salutatorian at Austin-East 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, Seth Sparks is one such exceptional student, who was recently named Salutatorian of the 2026 graduating class at Austin-East High School; and WHEREAS, through diligent study, steady composure during examinations, and steadfast commitment of time and talent, Mr. Sparks 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, Seth Sparks has earned an exemplary grade point average while participating in numerous extracurricular activities; and WHEREAS, Mr. Sparks'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, Seth Sparks'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 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTEENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE SENATE CONCURRING, that we …
Sponsors
- McKenzie, Sam (D, 15) · primary sponsor
- Fritts, Monty (R, 32)
Latest actions
- : Signed by Governor.
- : Transmitted to Governor for his action.
- : Signed by Senate Speaker
- : Signed by H. Speaker
- : Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
- : Sponsor(s) Added.
- : Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
- : Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 4/23/2026
- : Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
- : Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
Votes
- FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt (April 23, 2026): 32 yea, 0 nay, passed
- FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION (April 22, 2026): 89 yea, 0 nay, passed
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Common questions
- What is HJR1554?
- HJR1554 is a bill in the Tennessee Legislature (114th General Assembly): A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Seth Sparks, 2026 Salutatorian at Austin-East High School.
- What does HJR1554 do?
- In its own words: A resolution to honor and commend Seth Sparks, 2026 Salutatorian at Austin-East High School.
- What is the status of HJR1554?
- Signed into law as of May 7, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor. (May 7, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR1554?
- McKenzie, Sam (D, 15), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HJR1554?
- On the Tennessee Legislature website: https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=HJR1554&GA=114
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