Memorials, Heroism - Wendy Doran, Sullivan County Sheriff's Office Lifesaving Award -

This Senate Joint Resolution (SJR 437) formally commends Wendy Doran, a Sullivan County 911 dispatcher, for her lifesaving actions on December 19, 2024, when she guided a father to clear water from his unresponsive infant’s airway using real-time video via the Rapid Deploy technology. The resolution, passed by Tennessee’s General Assembly and signed by the Governor, recognizes her quick thinking and empathy during a medical emergency that saved the infant’s life. It serves as a public honor from the state government and does not create new laws or policies affecting any group.