General Assembly, Statement of Intent or Position - Recognizes the first Thursday in May each year as the "National Day of Prayer." -

This Tennessee Senate resolution designates the first Thursday in May each year as "National Day of Prayer" for ceremonial observance. It requires the governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging voluntary prayer, meditation, or reflection, while emphasizing respect for religious diversity and the First Amendment. The resolution does not create new laws, obligations, or funding requirements. It aligns with a longstanding federal tradition established by Congress in 1952 and amended in 1988.