This bill is a Senate Joint Resolution that formally recognizes and commends Donyell Hess for her outstanding work as a legislative intern for Senator Raumesh Akbari during the 2026 Tennessee legislative session. The resolution highlights Hess's contributions to the legislative process, her academic achievements in social work, and her community service through various organizations. It does not create new laws or change policy but serves as an official acknowledgment of her exemplary service and dedication. The bill requires both the Senate and House of Representatives to concur and authorizes the preparation of a copy of the resolution for presentation to Hess.
This bill is a Senate Joint Resolution that formally honors Jasmin Coleman, head coach of the Walters State Community College women's basketball team, for being named the 2025-2026 TCCAA Coach of the Year. The resolution recognizes her fifth award in six years, noting that her team achieved a perfect 20-0 record in regular season play, marking the first time the program has finished unblemished since 2018-2019. The document serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of her leadership and contributions to the program rather than establishing new laws or policy requirements.
This bill honors Maliyah Glasper of Gatlinburg-Pittman High School for being named the 2026 TSSAA Class 2A Miss Basketball. The resolution recognizes her outstanding performance, academic record, and character as a student athlete during the 2025-2026 season. It formally congratulates her on receiving this statewide award and wishes her continued success in her basketball career at Tennessee Technological University. The measure is a ceremonial recognition with no policy changes or budgetary impact.
This bill is a Senate Joint Resolution that formally congratulates the Walters State Community College women's basketball team on winning the TCCAA/Region 7 Championship. The resolution honors the team's achievement by recognizing their perfect 20-0 regular season record and their advancement to the NJCAA Division I Basketball Tournament for the second consecutive year. It specifically acknowledges standout performances by several players, including Nyjah Gibbs, Terryauna Griffin, and Malon Smith, who led the team to victory with an 85-42 win over Columbia State. The measure serves as a ceremonial tribute from the Tennessee General Assembly to the student athletes and does not create any new laws or funding.
This Senate Joint Resolution honors Master Jericho Noah Gabriel Shearon, a fifth-grade wrestler from Murfreesboro, Tennessee, for winning the 2026 Tennessee AAU state wrestling championship. The resolution formally commends his undefeated record and multiple awards, including being named Most Outstanding Wrestler at the state tournament. It also invites him to join the Tennessee Senate Wrestling Caucus as an honorary member. This measure is a ceremonial recognition that does not change laws or allocate funding.
This bill honors Lorelei Castaneda, the 2026 Valedictorian of West Creek High School, for her academic excellence. It formally recognizes her outstanding achievements, including a high grade point average and participation in extracurricular activities. The resolution commends her dedication to learning and expresses well wishes for her future success.
This bill honors Leadership Franklin, a local leadership development organization, on its 30th anniversary in 2026. The resolution recognizes the group's work since 1996 in training community leaders through a ten-month program that covers topics like business, education, and government relations. It highlights the organization's impact, noting over 500 alumni and more than 100 community projects, including scholarships and public art. The bill formally congratulates current members and graduates and acknowledges their contributions to improving life in Franklin.
This bill honors Ella Claire Roberts, the 2026 Salutatorian of Clarksville High School in Tennessee, by formally recognizing her academic achievement. The resolution commends her for earning an exemplary grade point average while participating in extracurricular activities and acknowledges her as one of the top students in the state. It directs the General Assembly to present a copy of the resolution to her and extends best wishes for her future success. This is a ceremonial measure that does not change laws or policies but serves to publicly acknowledge a student's accomplishments.
This bill is a Senate Joint Resolution that formally recognizes and honors CASA of East Tennessee on the occasion of its 40th anniversary. It directly affects the organization by offering legislative commendation and public acknowledgment of its work supporting abused and neglected children through volunteer advocacy. The resolution highlights the group's achievements, including its 97% recommendation acceptance rate by courts and its recent increase in volunteer hours and children served. No new laws or funding are created; the measure serves purely as a ceremonial tribute to the organization's four decades of service.
This bill is a Senate Joint Resolution that formally honors Jeremy Mitchell for his leadership as the 2026 president of the Tennessee Road Builders Association. The resolution recognizes Mitchell's professional achievements in highway construction, his service on various industry committees, and his role as the second person from Bell Construction to hold the TRBA presidency. The measure does not change any laws or policies but serves as an official commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly to acknowledge Mitchell's contributions to the state's transportation industry.
This bill is a Senate Joint Resolution that formally honors Pope's Garden Center on its 50th anniversary. It recognizes the family-owned business for its five decades of operation in East Tennessee, highlighting its growth from a wholesale vegetable plant operation to multiple retail locations. The resolution serves as a commemorative acknowledgment of the company's contributions to the local economy and community, with no changes to laws or regulations. The document is intended for presentation to the business as a gesture of appreciation rather than for implementation.
This bill honors Victoria Elizabeth Grace Maners, the 2026 Salutatorian of Northwest High School, for her academic achievements. It formally recognizes her high grade point average and participation in extracurricular activities during her high school career. The resolution expresses commendation for her academic success and wishes her well for her future. This type of measure does not change laws or policies but serves as an official acknowledgment of individual accomplishment.
