This Tennessee House Joint Resolution honors Officer Andrew Irwin of the Chattanooga Police Department for receiving the Patrol Officer of the Year Award. The resolution recognizes his contributions as a SWAT team member and instructor who trains new officers in tactical skills and safety while also providing peer support to colleagues. It serves as a formal commendation from the state legislature to acknowledge his professional achievements and dedication to public service.
This bill honors Eli Chapman, a 2026 Top Ten Senior at Hampshire Unit School, by formally recognizing his academic achievements. The resolution commends Chapman for his high grade point average, exam performance, and participation in extracurricular activities during his high school career. It directs the General Assembly to present a copy of the resolution to Chapman and extends best wishes for his future success. The bill does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of student excellence.
This Tennessee House Joint Resolution honors and commends Officer Ryan Berg of the Chattanooga Police Department for receiving the Purple Heart Medal. The resolution recognizes his bravery during an incident on December 28, 2025, when he was injured while attempting to make contact with a suspect who opened fire. The document serves as an official state acknowledgment of his sacrifice and dedication to public safety, with a copy intended for presentation to the officer. This type of memorial resolution does not create new laws or funding but formally records the state's appreciation for the officer's service.
This bill honors Matthew Fincher, a high school senior from Hampshire Unit School who was named a Top Ten Senior for the 2026 graduating class. The resolution formally commends his academic achievements and extracurricular involvement, recognizing his exemplary grade point average and dedication to excellence. It directs the General Assembly to present a copy of the resolution to Mr. Fincher as a gesture of appreciation for his accomplishments. The measure does not create new laws or funding but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of a student's success.
This Tennessee House Joint Resolution honors Officer Kurtis Bacha of the Chattanooga Police Department for receiving the 2025 Patrol Officer of the Year award. The resolution recognizes his proactive policing work, which included over 85 arrests, recovery of nine firearms, and removal of violent criminals from the community. It formally commends his dedication and service as an exemplary street officer and department leader. The bill is a commemorative measure that does not change laws or policies but serves to acknowledge his achievements.
This Tennessee House Joint Resolution honors Sergeant Jeremiah Cook of the Chattanooga Police Department by recognizing his receipt of the 2025 Supervisor of the Year award. The bill formally commends Cook for his leadership in spearheading major improvements to the police firing range, including designing and building a new rifle range and shoot house. It highlights his contributions to streamlining training logistics and coordinating large-scale events for the department. The resolution serves as an official expression of appreciation rather than changing laws or policies.
This bill honors Sergeant Robin Davenport of the Chattanooga Police Department by formally recognizing his receipt of the Spirit of Community Policing Award. The resolution acknowledges his work building trust between police and the community through programs like the Police Activities League and Police Explorers. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as an official commendation of his service and dedication.
This bill is a joint resolution honoring Joe Smith, a former member of the Hamilton County Schools Board of Education, on the occasion of his retirement. It recognizes his ten years of service, during which he held leadership roles including chairman, and highlights his contributions to student achievement, budget management, and community partnerships. The resolution formally commends his public service and wishes him well in his future endeavors, with no changes to existing laws or policies.
This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally honors the memory of Juanita Usher Cannon, a respected educator and community leader from Knoxville. The resolution recognizes her nearly forty years of service as a teacher, principal, and school administrator, highlighting her achievements as the first African-American president of the Knoxville Education Association and her leadership in community redevelopment projects. It acknowledges her personal and professional accomplishments, including her long membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and her receipt of various community awards, while expressing the General Assembly's respect for her legacy of public service and dedication to improving lives. The measure serves as a commemorative tribute rather than enacting new policy or changing existing laws.
This bill honors the memories of Preston W. Carroll and Dorothy I. "Darbo" Carroll, a couple from Clifton, Tennessee, by formally recognizing their contributions to their family, community, and state. The resolution acknowledges their roles as community leaders, noting Preston's business ventures in construction, mining, and real estate, as well as his involvement in local sports and church activities. It highlights their family history, including their home at Sunset Bend and their relocation to Nashville, while expressing official appreciation for their public-spirited service. The measure is a commemorative resolution intended to preserve their legacy rather than enact new laws or policies.
This bill is a joint resolution that formally honors the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Tennessee after it received the Federal Partner of the Year Award from the Chattanooga Police Department. The resolution recognizes the prosecutors and staff of the U.S. Attorney's Office for their collaborative work with local law enforcement, emphasizing their professionalism and commitment to public safety. It does not change any laws or policies but serves as an official commendation from the Tennessee state legislature to acknowledge the office's contributions to the justice system and community partnership.
This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally honors Norman G. "Greg" Lane for his distinguished service in the United States Army. It recognizes his career spanning over 25 years, including active duty from 1981 to 1993 and reserve service until 2005, during which he held various leadership roles in training and education. The resolution expresses gratitude for his contributions to developing future military leaders through his work with Army ROTC programs and acknowledges his induction into the Army ROTC Hall of Fame. This type of commemorative resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves to publicly recognize an individual's military service and achievements.
