Tennessee legislation · 114th General Assembly
Tennessee SJR1274: A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Emma Evans, 2026 Salutatorian of Innovation Academy.
Status: Signed into law, May 11, 2026
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What the bill says
A resolution to honor and recognize Emma Evans, 2026 Salutatorian of Innovation Academy.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Emma Evans, 2026 Salutatorian of Innovation Academy. 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, Emma Evans is one such exceptional student, who was recently named Salutatorian of the 2026 graduating class at Innovation Academy; and WHEREAS, through diligent study, steady composure during examinations, and steadfast commitment of time and talent, Ms. Evans 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, Emma Evans has earned an exemplary grade point average and participated in numerous extracurricular activities; and WHEREAS, Ms. Evans's display of intellectual aptitude and ambition surely bodes well for her future success; and WHEREAS, her noteworthy achievement is a tremendous source of pride for her family, her school, and her community; and WHEREAS, Emma Evans'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 hereby commend …
Sponsors
- Roberts, Kerry (R, 23) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Signed by Governor.
- : Transmitted to Governor for action.
- : Signed by H. Speaker
- : Signed by Senate Speaker
- : Enrolled and ready for signatures
- : Concurred, Ayes 89, Nays 0, PNV 0
- : SJR placed on H. consent cal. 3 for 4/23/2026
- : Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
- : Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
- : Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 4/23/2026
Votes
- FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt (April 23, 2026): 32 yea, 0 nay, passed
- FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION (April 23, 2026): 89 yea, 0 nay, passed
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Common questions
- What is SJR1274?
- SJR1274 is a bill in the Tennessee Legislature (114th General Assembly): A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Emma Evans, 2026 Salutatorian of Innovation Academy.
- What does SJR1274 do?
- In its own words: A resolution to honor and recognize Emma Evans, 2026 Salutatorian of Innovation Academy.
- What is the status of SJR1274?
- Signed into law as of May 11, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor. (May 11, 2026).
- Who sponsored SJR1274?
- Roberts, Kerry (R, 23).
- Where is the official record for SJR1274?
- On the Tennessee Legislature website: https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SJR1274&GA=114
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