Tennessee legislation · 114th General Assembly
Tennessee HJR1575: A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Ryan Dudney, 2026 Salutatorian of Smyrna High School.
Status: Signed into law, May 7, 2026
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What the bill says
A resolution to honor and commend Ryan Dudney, 2026 Salutatorian of Smyrna High School.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Ryan Dudney, 2026 Salutatorian of Smyrna High School. WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this General Assembly should pause to pay tribute to those Tennessee students who, through their natural abilities and unwavering pursuit of academic excellence, have distinguished themselves in the classroom; and WHEREAS, Ryan Dudney is one such individual, who has been named Salutatorian of the 2026 graduating class at Smyrna High School; and WHEREAS, through dedication to her studies, careful recollection of vast amounts of data, composure through her examinations, and steadfast commitment of time and talent, Ms. Dudney has achieved a remarkable academic feat and joined the ranks of the brightest and most notable students in the State of Tennessee and the nation; and WHEREAS, in her educational career, Ms. Dudney has maintained an exemplary grade point average while participating in a number of extracurricular clubs and activities, including Smyrna High School volleyball and flag football, Beta Club, Student Council, National Honor Society, and FCCLA; and WHEREAS, she has also served as a profession intern teacher at Smyrna High School, assistant youth flag football coach, and volunteer with the Rocky Fork Elementary School Library; and WHEREAS, Ms. Dudney has earned several prestigious awards and accolades, including honors from the Governor's School for Prospective Teachers, the Smyrna High School …
Sponsors
- Sparks, Mike (R, 49) · primary sponsor
- Stevens, Robert (R, 13)
- Rudd, Tim (R, 34)
- Terry, Bryan (R, 48)
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 HJR1575?
- HJR1575 is a bill in the Tennessee Legislature (114th General Assembly): A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Ryan Dudney, 2026 Salutatorian of Smyrna High School.
- What does HJR1575 do?
- In its own words: A resolution to honor and commend Ryan Dudney, 2026 Salutatorian of Smyrna High School.
- What is the status of HJR1575?
- Signed into law as of May 7, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor. (May 7, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR1575?
- Sparks, Mike (R, 49), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HJR1575?
- On the Tennessee Legislature website: https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=HJR1575&GA=114
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