Memorials, Academic Achievement - Mikel Van Pelt, Valedictorian, Gibbs High School -
This Senate resolution honors Mikel Van Pelt, the 2026 Salutatorian at Gibbs High School, for his academic excellence. The measure formally recognizes his high grade point average and successful participation in extracurricular activities during his high school career. It directs the state to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to the student as a gesture of commendation. This action serves as a public acknowledgment of his achievements rather than establishing new laws or policies.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 21, 2026
Last action Apr 30, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Apr 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 23, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Apr 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Becky Massey
RRepublican
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