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TN HJR0998
Joint Resolution
Status
3/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Gabby Salinas
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AI Summary
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Recognizes St. Agnes Academy of Memphis on its 175th anniversary in 2026, acknowledging it as the oldest continuously operating school in Memphis and the oldest Dominican school in the country
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Founded in 1851 by six Dominican Sisters from Kentucky, the school opened as St. Agnes Female Academy with day and boarding students and exceeded 50 students in its first year
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The school persevered through Civil War service, yellow fever epidemics (1867, 1873, 1878), and fires (1878, 1900) without ever closing
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Relocated in 1951 to its current Walnut Grove Road campus; St. Dominic School (Catholic elementary for boys) was added on the same property in 1956
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Students volunteer more than 18,000 hours of service annually, guided by Dominican Pillars of study, prayer, community, and service
Legislative Description
A RESOLUTION to recognize and honor St. Agnes Academy on the occasion of its 175th anniversary.
Memorials, Recognition
Last Action
Signed by Governor.
3/11/2026