Memorials, Public Service - Captain Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Captain Sunita "Suni" Williams -

SJR 309 is a commemorative resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams upon their return from a nine-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The resolution recognizes their extended stay due to technical issues with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, which delayed their return until March 18, 2025, via SpaceX Crew-9. It commends their dedication to space exploration and safe return without advocating for policy changes, as resolutions of this nature are symbolic gestures with no binding legal effect. The bill does not affect any specific group or create new regulations - it solely expresses official appreciation for the astronauts' service.