Memorials, Heroism - Specialist Ethan M. Ward and Specialist Brandon T. Moore, 2025 National Guardsmen of the Year -
This is a ceremonial resolution (SJR 363) honoring Specialist Ethan M. Ward and Specialist Brandon T. Moore of the Tennessee National Guard's 776th Maintenance Company. It recognizes their heroic actions during Hurricane Helene's 2024 response in Erwin, where they rescued six civilians from a flooded river after their vehicle overturned. The resolution formally congratulates them on being named the 2025 National Guardsmen of the Year and extends recognition for their bravery. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact - it serves solely to honor their service.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Apr 3, 2025
Signed Apr 24, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
16
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Apr 24, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Apr 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 31, Nays 0
upper
Apr 7, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Apr 3, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Richard Briggs
RRepublican
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