Tennessee House Bill HJR0375

Tennessee 2023-2024 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/6/23
• Engrossed: 3/9/23
• Enrolled: 3/17/23
• Passed: 3/22/23

Caption

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Jancin Brawner, 2023 Top Ten Senior of Hampshire Unit School.

Impact

The resolution highlights the importance of acknowledging student accomplishments in the educational landscape, fostering an environment where academic excellence is celebrated. This recognition serves not only to honor the individual student but also to inspire peers in academic institutions to strive for similar achievements. The General Assembly's tribute may encourage local schools to maintain and elevate academic standards while also providing students with the recognition they deserve.

Summary

House Joint Resolution 375, sponsored by Capley, serves to honor and recognize Jancin Brawner, who was named a Top Ten Senior of her graduating class at Hampshire Unit School for the year 2023. The resolution celebrates her exceptional academic performance, steady composure during examinations, and significant commitment of time and effort toward her studies. By achieving a notable grade point average while also participating in extracurricular activities such as volleyball, Brawner exemplifies the dedication expected from high-achieving students.

Contention

While HJR0375 primarily focuses on honoring an individual achievement, the potential for similar resolutions could stir discussions about the criteria for recognition and the importance of equitable access to academic success across diverse populations. Committees may need to consider how to handle future recognitions in a manner that truly reflects the diversity of student achievements without inadvertently creating competition that overlooks surrounding challenges faced by students in less privileged environments.