Memorials, Academic Achievement - Rushil Patel, Salutatorian, Chester County High School -
SJR 826 is a symbolic resolution passed unanimously by Tennessee's General Assembly to honor Rushil Patel, the 2026 salutatorian of Chester County High School, for his academic achievements including a 99.319 GPA and plans to study biology at the University of North Alabama. The resolution formally commends Patel's dedication, extracurricular involvement, and future academic goals, extending best wishes for his success. As a commemorative resolution (not a law), it has no legal effect but serves as a public recognition of his accomplishments.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 19, 2026
Signed Mar 18, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Feb 26, 2026 · House Mar 5, 2026
How they voted
32–0
Passed
Total votes 32
Feb 26, 2026
D
Democratic6
100% Yea
R
Republican26
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Mar 18, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
Mar 6, 2026
House · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
Mar 5, 2026
House · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 93, Nays 0, PNV 0
Mar 5, 2026
Senate · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
Feb 26, 2026
Senate · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
Feb 23, 2026
Senate · Referred to committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Feb 19, 2026
House · Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Page Walley
RRepublican
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