This House Joint Resolution honors the Tabernacle Kinfolks Camp Meeting in Haywood County, Tennessee, as it celebrates its 200th anniversary in July 2026. The bill recognizes the Taylor family's long history of hosting Methodist gatherings, tracing their roots from Virginia in the 1700s to their settlement in Tennessee in 1826. It acknowledges the community's role in preserving Methodist traditions and fostering spiritual fellowship through their annual event. The resolution serves as a formal tribute to the family's legacy and does not alter any laws or policies.
This bill is a House Joint Resolution that honors Jim Reed, a retired Rhea County Commissioner, for his fifteen years of public service. The resolution formally recognizes his leadership as county commissioner and chairman, along with his community contributions through organizations like the Spring City Lions Club and the Rhea Alliance. It expresses appreciation for his dedication to the Rhea County community and wishes him well in his future endeavors. The resolution is ceremonial in nature and does not create new laws or policies.
This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally recognizes Brenda Wynn on the occasion of her retirement as Davidson County Clerk. It honors her achievements as the first woman and first African-American woman elected to that countywide constitutional office, highlighting her long history of public service and community leadership. The resolution does not create new laws or change government operations; instead, it serves as a ceremonial tribute to her career and extends well wishes for her future endeavors.
This bill is a joint resolution honoring Brent Clayton, a Deputy Chief Law Enforcement Officer at the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission, on the occasion of his retirement. The resolution acknowledges his twenty-five-year career in law enforcement, which includes work with the Cleveland Police Department and the TABC, and highlights his educational achievements and dedication to public service. The text is a formal expression of appreciation and does not change any laws or policies.
This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally honors and congratulates the Sevier County High School Bearettes girls' basketball team for winning the 2026 TSSAA Division I, Class 4A state championship. The resolution acknowledges the team's undefeated season and their dominant defensive performance throughout the tournament, which included victories over top-ranked opponents to claim the school's second state title. It also recognizes the contributions of the coaching staff, support personnel, and individual players who helped achieve this success. As a commemorative measure, the bill does not change any laws or policies but serves to publicly celebrate the team's athletic achievement.
This bill is a joint resolution that officially honors sideline cheerleading and the student athletes who participate in it across Tennessee. It recognizes their contributions to school spirit, athletic success, and the development of valuable life skills such as teamwork and leadership. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal commendation of their role in the state's educational and community culture.
Senate Joint Resolution 1045 formally commends D.T. McCall & Sons, a furniture and appliance retailer in Middle Tennessee, for over a century of service to the community. The resolution highlights the business's history, starting in 1896, and details how four generations of the McCall family built the company through innovative sourcing and customer-focused practices. This legislative act serves as a public recognition of the business's contributions and does not create any new laws or change existing policies.
This bill honors the memory of Angela Carol Allmand, a public servant and community leader from Ripley, Tennessee. It formally recognizes her contributions to the Republican Party and her dedication to public service, family, and civic life. The resolution expresses sympathy to her family and authorizes the creation of a copy of the document for presentation, omitting certain procedural language.
This joint resolution honors Sha'Mya M. Johnson, the 2026 valedictorian of Craigmont High School, for her outstanding academic achievement. The bill formally commends her high grade point average and encourages her future success. It authorizes the General Assembly to present a copy of the resolution to her as a gesture of recognition.
This Tennessee House Joint Resolution designates April 2026 as the Month of the Military Child to honor the contributions of military children in the state. The bill serves as a symbolic recognition acknowledging the unique challenges military children face, such as frequent relocations and school transitions. The resolution does not change existing laws or allocate funding but expresses official state appreciation for these youth and their parents.
This joint resolution honors the sixteen workers who died in a catastrophic explosion at the Accurate Energetic Systems facility in McEwen on October 10, 2025. The bill formally recognizes the individuals by name and extends condolences to their families and the communities of Humphreys and Hickman counties. It also acknowledges the state safety agency's findings that the deaths were preventable due to numerous workplace violations. The resolution serves as a commemorative measure to remember the victims and their contributions to their families and communities.
This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally honors William "Billy" Bunce for his exemplary service as a legislative intern for Representative Jay Reedy during the 2026 session. The resolution recognizes Bunce's background as a Vanderbilt University student in the Master of Public Health program and highlights his previous experience in health policy research and public service. It commends his work ethic, attention to detail, and contributions to the legislative process, noting his achievements such as earning Eagle Scout status and holding professional certifications. The measure serves as a public acknowledgment of his efforts rather than establishing new laws or policies.
