This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally recognizes Bert Mathews for receiving the Impact Award in the commercial real estate industry. It directly affects Bert Mathews, a Nashville-based real estate executive with over forty years of experience in development, brokerage, and advisory services. The resolution honors his career-long dedication to Tennessee's real estate sector and his extensive community leadership roles, including past service with the Nashville Chamber of Commerce and Metropolitan Transit Authority. The bill does not create new laws or policies but serves as an official acknowledgment of his professional achievements and contributions to the local economy.
This joint resolution honors Richard Taylor for his distinguished career spanning over fifty years in emergency services and law enforcement across Tennessee. The bill recognizes his service as a reserve officer, sheriff's deputy, and emergency management coordinator, highlighting his work in hazardous materials response, search and rescue operations, and training first responders. It formally commends his contributions to public safety in Bradley and Polk Counties and acknowledges his role in mentoring future generations of emergency personnel.
This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally recognizes and honors Rose Gainey, the Clinical Director of Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center, on the occasion of her retirement. The resolution acknowledges her nearly fifteen years of service providing trauma-focused therapy to children and adolescents who have experienced abuse in Sevier, Cocke, Grainger, and Jefferson counties. During her tenure, Gainey oversaw the growth of the therapy program from one to seven team members and conducted more than 23,000 therapy sessions, helping survivors heal and find hope. The resolution expresses appreciation for her dedication to the community and extends best wishes for her retirement.
This bill is a joint resolution honoring the memory of Booker Taliaferro Woods, a longtime resident of Georgetown and a public servant who passed away. The resolution recognizes Woods as an exemplary citizen and entrepreneur who dedicated over fifty years to the logging industry while maintaining strong community ties. It formally acknowledges his contributions to society and extends condolences to his family, including his wife Elizabeth and their children. The measure does not create new laws or policies but serves as a formal tribute to his life and legacy.
This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally honors the memory of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., a prominent civil rights leader and public servant. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but instead serves as a commemorative tribute to recognize his contributions to civil rights, voting rights, and human dignity. The resolution expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's condolences to Jackson's family and acknowledges his legacy of advocacy both domestically and internationally. Passed by both chambers and signed into law, the measure serves as an official record of respect for Jackson's life and work.
This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally recognizes and honors Sheriff Kevin Sugg of Houston County on the occasion of his retirement after a 39-year career in law enforcement. The resolution commends his service, including his time as a State Trooper and his work improving the Houston County Sheriff's Office and jail facilities. It also acknowledges the retirement of his wife, Beth Sugg, who served as the department's accountant, and notes their plans to open a barbecue restaurant together. The bill does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial tribute to the Suggs' contributions to their community.
This House Joint Resolution honors Morgan Freeman, a renowned actor and narrator from Memphis, Tennessee, for his significant contributions to film, culture, and the state. The bill formally recognizes his acclaimed career, including his Academy Award and numerous lifetime achievement awards, and celebrates his impact on audiences worldwide. It directs the General Assembly to present an official copy of the resolution to Freeman as a gesture of appreciation for his enduring legacy and pride he brings to Tennessee.
This joint resolution honors the Richland High School Lady Raiders girls' basketball team for winning the 2026 TSSAA Division I, Class A state championship. The measure formally recognizes the players, coaches, cheerleaders, and support staff who contributed to their historic first state title, which they achieved with a 34-33 victory over Middleton. It specifically acknowledges individual achievements, including four players named to the All-State Tournament team and all five seniors earning spots on the Basketball Coaches Association of Tennessee All-District Academic Team. The resolution serves as a ceremonial tribute rather than establishing new laws or funding, and it was passed by the Tennessee General Assembly and signed into law in April 2026.
This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally honors the Siskin Children's Institute on the occasion of its 75th anniversary. The resolution recognizes the organization's long-standing contributions to supporting children with disabilities and their families in Tennessee and Georgia through various healthcare and early intervention services. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a commemorative acknowledgment of the institute's history and ongoing work since its founding in 1950.
This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally honors the memory of Geneva Bartlett, a respected educator and community member from Celina, Tennessee. The resolution recognizes her life's work as a teacher who dedicated over forty years to education, including her role in integrating schools in Clay County after initially being assigned a non-teaching position. It acknowledges her personal achievements, including her education at Tennessee State University, her membership in Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, and her contributions as a mother, grandmother, and church member. The document serves as an official record of respect and remembrance rather than establishing new laws or policies.
HJR 939 is a symbolic joint resolution commending Taiwan for its strengthening economic and diplomatic ties with the United States and Tennessee. It highlights Taiwan's role as Tennessee's sixth-largest export market ($158.8 billion in U.S. trade in 2024) and references Governor Bill Lee's 2025 trade delegation to Taiwan, including plans for a Tennessee presence in Taiwan and negotiations on education and trade memoranda. The resolution expresses support for Taiwan's "Integrated Diplomacy" strategy and shared democratic values but contains no binding policy changes or funding. As a non-binding resolution, it does not alter laws or obligations.
HJR 751 is a ceremonial resolution designating Gatlinburg, Tennessee, as the "official Gateway to the Smokies." It recognizes Gatlinburg's location adjacent to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park - home to over 13 million annual visitors - and its role as the primary tourist entry point via U.S. Route 441. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes; it solely serves to formally acknowledge the city's established status as the park's main access point. The bill is currently under review by the Naming & Designating Committee.
