Tennessee Senate Bill SR0449

Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 4/22/26
• Enrolled: 4/29/26
• Passed: 4/29/26

Caption

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Paytn Gibson, Carter Holmes, and Ty Miller of Memphis East T-STEM Academy on winning third prize in the twenty-second annual C-SPAN StudentCam competition.

Impact

The recognition by the Senate aims to highlight the positive contributions of young individuals to societal discussions through creative outlets like film. By publicly acknowledging these students, the resolution serves to elevate the importance of civic engagement and critical thinking among youth. The resolution not only celebrates their success but also encourages other students to engage with pressing social issues through similar projects.

Summary

Senate Resolution 449, sponsored by Senator Akbari, honors three students from Memphis East T-STEM Academy: Paytn Gibson, Carter Holmes, and Ty Miller. The resolution celebrates their achievement of winning third prize in the twenty-second annual C-SPAN StudentCam competition. This competition invites students from grades six through twelve to create documentary videos on various topics that reflect contemporary issues or historical themes relevant to American society.

Contention

While the resolution does not contain points of contention per se, it implies a call for greater awareness of the issues covered in the students' documentary. The selected topic of immigration reform resonates deeply within the current national discourse, and the resolution could spark conversations regarding educational curriculums and student involvement in civic matters.