TN HJR0401Tennessee House Joint Resolution 0401 honors Tessa Statom, the Salutatorian of Collinwood High School for the year 2025. The resolution recognizes her academic achievements and contributions to her school and community.
TN HJR0401 is a house bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Kip Capley (R), currently “Passed” since April 7, 2025.
We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 215 of them sponsored by Kip Capley.
Supporters of this resolution would highlight the importance of recognizing outstanding students like Tessa Statom, who exemplify hard work and dedication in their academic pursuits. They may argue that honoring such achievements inspires other students to strive for excellence.
Critics might argue that while recognizing individual students is important, such resolutions can be seen as a distraction from broader educational issues facing schools in Tennessee. They may contend that the focus should be on systemic improvements rather than individual accolades.
The bill HJR0401 is a resolution to honor Tessa Statom, the Salutatorian of Collinwood High School, and does not propose any changes to education policy or funding that would directly impact the sponsor's financial interests. Kip Capley, the sponsor, is employed as an educator and has roles in two businesses, River Region Psychiatry Associates and Ox Bio Med. However, these interests do not intersect with the specific subject matter of the bill, which is purely ceremonial and does not involve any financial implications or regulatory changes in the education sector. Therefore, there are no identified conflicts of interest that would suggest personal financial gain from this resolution.
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| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Educator | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | Teacher at Wayne County Schools | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Employer | RIVER REGION PSYCHIATRY ASSOCIATES DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | OX BIO MED | — | TN Ethics Commission |
Items marked "AI-researched" are generated from public sources but have not been independently verified. Verified data is sourced from official legislature websites and disclosure filings.
About This Analysis
This summary was generated using AI from the bill's official text and metadata. Data sourced from LegiScan and the Tennessee General Assembly. Conflict analysis examines the sponsor's personal financial interests for potential overlaps with the bill's subject matter.
What does TN HJR0401 do?
Tennessee House Joint Resolution 0401 honors Tessa Statom, the Salutatorian of Collinwood High School for the year 2025. The resolution recognizes her academic achievements and contributions to her school and community.
What is the status of TN HJR0401?
TN HJR0401 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN HJR0401?
Kip Capley (R) sponsored TN HJR0401.
