TN SJR1265The bill honors Addy Cocke for her achievement as the Valedictorian of White County High School for the graduating class of 2026. It recognizes her hard work and dedication in reaching this academic milestone.
TN SJR1265 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Paul Bailey (R), currently “Passed” since May 11, 2026.
We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 196 of them sponsored by Paul Bailey.
Supporters would highlight this resolution as a celebration of academic excellence and the importance of recognizing young leaders in the community. They would frame it as an inspiring example for other students to strive for high achievements.
Critics might argue that while recognizing individual achievements is important, such resolutions could divert attention from broader educational issues facing schools. They may also suggest that the legislature should focus on more pressing concerns rather than individual honors.
The bill SJR1265 is a resolution to honor and recognize Addy Cocke, the Valedictorian of White County High School, and does not involve any regulatory or financial implications that would directly affect the sponsor's personal financial interests. Paul Bailey's primary occupation as a businessman and his ownership of various trucking-related businesses do not intersect with the educational focus of this resolution. There are no financial benefits or conflicts arising from this bill as it pertains solely to a recognition ceremony without any associated funding or policy changes that could impact his business interests.
Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.
| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Businessman | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | Owner of Bailey Company, a trucking business | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Business Owner | Owner of Bailey Company | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Board Member | Board member of the Tennessee Trucking Association | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Employer | CB TRUCKING INC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | CB TRANSPORTATION, INC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | A & P LEASING, LLC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | BAILEY TIRE COMPANY, LLC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | BAILEY INVESTMENTS | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | CB LEASING, LLC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | WAREHOUSE SERVICES, LLC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | COWBOY TRUCK LEASING LLC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | NATIONAL REINED COW HORSE ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT from Feb 2012 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION DIRECTOR from Mar 2004 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | TN QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION DIRECTOR from Jan 1998 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | BUILTWELL BANK, Spouse, and Minor Child | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | DEKALB COUNTY BANKand Minor Child | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | CITIZENS BANK | Commercial Banks | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | BAILEY INVESTMENTS LLCand Minor Child | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | SAFE TRUCKING | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | THROUGHBRED FINANCIAL, Spouse, and Minor Child | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | Leadership PAC: PB PAC | — | 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 SJR1265 do?
The bill honors Addy Cocke for her achievement as the Valedictorian of White County High School for the graduating class of 2026. It recognizes her hard work and dedication in reaching this academic milestone.
What is the status of TN SJR1265?
TN SJR1265 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN SJR1265?
Paul Bailey (R) sponsored TN SJR1265.
