This bill honors Luke Greeson, a 2026 high school graduate from Tennessee, for his outstanding academic achievements. The resolution recognizes his accomplishments, including being a National Merit Finalist, earning an AP Scholar with Distinction, and achieving perfect scores on the ACT and National Latin Exam. It formally commends his dedication to academic excellence and extends best wishes for his future success. The document serves as a ceremonial tribute rather than establishing new laws or policies.
This bill is a commemorative resolution that honors the Scott County Fair on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. It does not create new laws or change policies but instead formally recognizes the fair's long-standing role in bringing the community together through agricultural displays, competitions, and family gatherings. The resolution expresses appreciation for the volunteers and supporters who make the event possible and wishes the fair success for its milestone celebration.
This joint resolution honors Officer Dresdyn Johnson of the Chattanooga Police Department for receiving the Victim Support-Neighborhood Policing Award. The bill formally recognizes her dedication to supporting crime victims, her work connecting individuals in crisis with resources, and her actions during severe flooding and other community service activities. It directs the state to present a copy of the resolution to Officer Johnson as a commendation of her service and impact on public safety.
This bill honors Taylor Troutman, the 2026 Salutatorian of Hampshire Unit School, by formally recognizing her academic achievements. The resolution commends her for maintaining an exemplary grade point average while participating in extracurricular activities and acknowledges her distinction as one of Tennessee's top high school students. It directs the General Assembly to present a copy of the resolution to Troutman as a gesture of appreciation for her academic excellence. The measure is a ceremonial acknowledgment rather than a policy change, with no new laws or regulations being enacted.
This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally honors the memory of Billy Gene and Doris Jean Skinner Beckham, a married couple from Clifton, Tennessee. The resolution recognizes their lifelong contributions to their community, including Bill Beckham's service in the U.S. Navy during World War II, his leadership as mayor of Clifton, and Doris Skinner's operation of a local five-and-dime store that served as a community gathering place. The bill does not create new laws or policies; instead, it serves as an official statement of appreciation from the Tennessee General Assembly for their civic dedication and personal legacy. Upon passage, a copy of the resolution will be prepared for presentation to the Beckham family.
This bill is a House Joint Resolution that honors and commends Beverly Renée Holland on the occasion of her retirement. It recognizes her 24-year legacy as the founder and operator of God's Creative Enrichment Center in Knoxville, where she provided childcare services and received a child development associate credential. The resolution acknowledges her community service, including her role on the Tennessee State Board of Reviews and receipt of the Martin Luther King Jr. Business of the Year Award. Upon passage, the General Assembly will present a copy of the resolution to Holland as a formal tribute to her contributions to early childhood education and community service.
This House Joint Resolution honors and commends the Peer Support Team of the Chattanooga Police Department for receiving the Chief's Award. The resolution recognizes the team's work in transforming peer support from a reactive to a proactive model, including early intervention initiatives, certification training, and mentorship programs for new officers. It highlights their contributions to officer wellness, policy development, and crisis response efforts. This is a commemorative measure rather than a policy change, and it does not affect any laws or regulations.
This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally honors Johnathan Elliott, a fine arts teacher at Oneida Middle/High School, for receiving the 2026 Tennessee Arts Academy Teacher Hero award. The resolution recognizes his dedication to arts education and his impact on students and the community, but it does not create new laws, funding, or policy changes. Instead, it serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of his professional achievements and is intended for presentation to the teacher as a gesture of appreciation.
This bill is a joint resolution honoring Shea Jefferson, who received the Chattanooga Police Department's Professional Staff Leadership Award. It recognizes her leadership in overseeing the department's facilities, fleet, and finance, as well as her role in developing training programs and improving internal operations. The resolution formally commends her contributions to the department's effectiveness and is presented as a ceremonial acknowledgment rather than a policy change.
This bill honors the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Police Department by formally recognizing their receipt of the Law Enforcement Partner of the Year Award from the Chattanooga Police Department. The resolution acknowledges the UTC Police Department's collaborative work with local law enforcement, including joint training, information sharing, and coordinated responses to incidents. It serves as a commemorative measure to celebrate the department's professionalism and contributions to public safety in the Chattanooga area.
This Tennessee House Joint Resolution honors and commends Chattanooga Police Department officers FTO Jared Wilcox and Officer Joel Crawford for receiving the department's Lifesaving Medal. The resolution recognizes their heroic actions on January 17, 2025, when they provided immediate medical care to gunshot victims at a shooting scene, stabilizing them and enabling successful transport to medical facilities. This legislative measure serves as an official state acknowledgment of their lifesaving service and does not create new laws or policy changes.
This bill is a joint resolution from the Tennessee legislature that formally honors and commends Officer Codi Monroy of the Chattanooga Police Department for receiving the Lifesaving Medal. The resolution recognizes her heroic actions on October 24, 2025, when she performed CPR and administered Narcan to save a man's life during a medical emergency. This measure serves as an official expression of appreciation for her lifesaving efforts and does not create any new laws or policies. The resolution will be presented to Officer Monroy as a formal recognition of her service and dedication to public safety.
