Memorials, Recognition - Jayden Hesson, Governor's Volunteer Stars Award -
House Resolution 151 is a formal expression of recognition passed by the Tennessee House of Representatives to honor Jayden Hesson, a Macon County volunteer, for receiving the Governor's Volunteer Stars Award. The resolution highlights her community service and acknowledges the broader contributions of Tennessee volunteers, who collectively provide over 134 million hours of annual service valued at $4 billion. This non-binding resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a public acknowledgment of Hesson’s efforts, aligning with the state's "Volunteer State" identity. It directly affects Jayden Hesson by publicly celebrating her volunteer work and serves as a model for community engagement.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2026
Last action Feb 10, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
0
Feb 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Feb 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 2
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 2/9/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kelly Keisling
RRepublican
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