Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

Tennessee Senate Bill SR0196

Introduced
4/16/25  
Enrolled
4/25/25  

Caption

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Cydney Cymone Buford, 2025 Salutatorian of East Nashville Magnet High School.

Impact

While SR0196 is a resolution rather than a bill that enacts new law, it holds significance in promoting academic excellence within the state. Such resolutions empower educational achievements and reflect positively on schools and communities. They can enhance the community's morale and may encourage future students to strive for high academic standards. By publicly celebrating such successes, it sends a message that education is valued, motivating current and future students to achieve their best.

Summary

Senate Resolution 196 (SR0196) is a legislative resolution that aims to honor Cydney Cymone Buford, who has been recognized as the 2025 Salutatorian of East Nashville Magnet High School. The resolution emphasizes the importance of applauding outstanding students who have exhibited exceptional academic performance, effectively serving as a tribute to Buford's dedication to her education and her role model status among her peers. SR0196 underscores the contributions of students to the academic community, which goes beyond their individual successes to inspire fellow students and schools.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention associated with SR0196, as it embodies a positive recognition that is generally uncontroversial. The resolution serves a common purpose of honoring academic achievement, which typically garners support across legislative bodies. However, discussions in other forums of academic recognition might center around equity in educational opportunity and the different challenges faced by students in varying socioeconomic backgrounds, culminating in debates about how best to support all students in achieving their academic potential.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TN SJR1546

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Zekiyah Sharea Brown, 2024 Salutatorian of East Nashville Magnet High School.

TN SJR1552

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Elena Ruiz, 2024 Salutatorian of Nashville School of the Arts.

TN SJR1545

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Reese Yvette Thompson, 2024 Valedictorian of East Nashville Magnet High School.

TN SJR0503

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Chelsea Easton, 2023 Salutatorian of East Hickman High School.

TN HJR0660

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Julia J. Murphy, 2023 Salutatorian of East Hamilton High School.

TN HJR0632

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Marie June Badion Inas, 2023 Salutatorian of East Ridge High School.

TN SJR1599

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Emma Grace Joyce, 2024 Salutatorian of East Robertson High School.

TN SJR0543

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Ava Brashear, 2023 Salutatorian of Lebanon High School.

TN SJR0712

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Alliese P. Bonner, 2023 Salutatorian of Green Hill High School.

TN HJR0582

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Krista Jolly, 2023 Salutatorian of Morristown-Hamblen High School East.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.