A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Alex Whiteside, 2026 Top Ten Senior at Forrest School.

Tennessee House Joint Resolution 1356 honors and recognizes Alex Whiteside as a Top Ten Senior at Forrest School for the 2026 academic year. The resolution was introduced by Representatives Todd Warner and Monty Fritts, both Republicans. It passed the House on April 14, 2026, with a unanimous vote of 89 in favor, 0 against, and 3 present but not voting. The Senate concurred with the resolution on April 20, 2026, with a vote of 30 in favor and 0 against. The resolution was signed by the House Speaker on April 27, 2026, and by the Senate Speaker on the same day. It was transmitted to the Governor for signing on April 28, 2026, and was signed into law on April 30, 2026.

The resolution has been positively received, with local media outlets highlighting Alex Whiteside's academic achievements and the recognition by the Tennessee General Assembly. The unanimous votes in both the House and Senate reflect bipartisan support for honoring outstanding students in the state.

No negative media coverage or significant opposition to the resolution has been reported.