Memorials, Recognition - Andre Jones, 2024 Charter Champion Award for Advocate of the Year -

SJR 144 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Andre Jones for receiving the 2024 Charter Champion Award for Advocate of the Year from the Tennessee Charter School Center. It recognizes his creation of a $6,000 "Financial Freedom" scholarship challenge to teach financial literacy to Crosstown High School students, which he partially funded personally and is expanding to fund perpetually. The resolution, signed by both legislative chambers and the governor, formally commends Jones for his community leadership and dedication to student financial security. As a procedural resolution, it has no legal effect and serves only to publicly acknowledge his contributions.