Memorials, Death - Wesley Hazen Rucker -

HJR 1032 is a Tennessee House Joint Resolution honoring Wesley Hazen Rucker, a Knoxville sports journalist who covered University of Tennessee athletics for over two decades. The resolution expresses the General Assembly's condolences to Rucker's family and recognizes his career spanning print, radio, digital, and television media, including work with 247Sports and WBIR-TV. It commemorates his contributions to journalism, mentorship of younger reporters, and community values without creating new laws or policies. This memorial resolution passed unanimously (94-0) in the House on March 2, 2026.