SJR 826 is a symbolic resolution passed unanimously by Tennessee's General Assembly to honor Rushil Patel, the 2026 salutatorian of Chester County High School, for his academic achievements including a 99.319 GPA and plans to study biology at the University of North Alabama. The resolution formally commends Patel's dedication, extracurricular involvement, and future academic goals, extending best wishes for his success. As a commemorative resolution (not a law), it has no legal effect but serves as a public recognition of his accomplishments.
SJR 819 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Hudson McDaniel, a Dresden High School freshman, for winning the 2025 TSSAA Class A Girls' Cross Country Individual Championship. It specifically recognizes her championship victory (with a time of 19:12) and her role as part of Dresden High School's first dual state championship team. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely commemorative, expressing legislative commendation for her athletic achievement and community pride. It directly affects Hudson McDaniel by formally recognizing her accomplishment through a state legislative resolution.
SJR 822 is a formal commendation resolution honoring the Westview High School girls' soccer team for winning the 2025 TSSAA Division I-A state championship. It directly recognizes the team's athletic achievements, including their 15-3-1 season record, undefeated state tournament performance (scoring 18 goals while allowing zero), and sportsmanship. The resolution, adopted unanimously by both chambers, serves as a ceremonial tribute with no binding policy changes or direct impact on legislation or regulations. It does not affect any laws, programs, or individuals beyond this symbolic recognition.
SJR 815 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing the Andrew Jackson Foundation's 125th anniversary. It formally honors the Foundation for its 137 years of preserving The Hermitage (a 1,120-acre National Historic Landmark) and promoting public education about Andrew Jackson's legacy. The resolution commends the Foundation's work in historical stewardship and civic engagement, specifically referencing its annual Spring Outing event. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or allocate funds.
SJR 820 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Abigail Wallace, a McKenzie High School student and runner-up in the 2025 TSSAA Class A Girls' Cross Country Individual Championship. It formally congratulates her achievement and recognizes her as an ambassador for Tennessee through her athletic excellence. This resolution has no policy impact - it is a symbolic gesture with no funding, legal requirements, or direct effects on laws or regulations. It was unanimously adopted by both the Tennessee Senate and House of Representatives.
SJR 814 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Howard J. Kittell upon his retirement from his role as president and CEO of the Andrew Jackson Foundation. It recognizes his 16 years of service, including preservation work at The Hermitage and other foundation projects, and his receipt of the 2025 Lewis R. Donelson Award. The resolution expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's appreciation for his career and extends well-wishes for his retirement. As a non-binding memorial, it has no policy impact and directly affects only Howard J. Kittell.
SJR 828 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the Rush Strong Middle School girls' basketball team for finishing third in the 2025 TSSAA Middle School Class A state championship. It formally recognizes their achievements, including winning the Region 1-A title with a last-second shot and securing third place in the state tournament. The resolution expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's appreciation for the team's sportsmanship, community support, and dedication. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any laws or regulations.
HJR 1050 is a commemorative resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor Sam Houston on his birthday, March 2. The resolution recognizes his historical contributions, including his leadership in Texas independence (signing the Texas Declaration of Independence on his birthday), service as governor of Tennessee and Texas (the only person to hold that office in two states), and opposition to secession during the Civil War. It does not create legal obligations or policy changes but formally acknowledges his legacy through legislative recognition. The resolution was adopted unanimously (93-0) by the House of Representatives in March 2026.
HJR 1047 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Hannah Kennedy, a kindergarten teacher at Cannon North Elementary School, for being named Cannon County's 2025-2026 Pre-K-4 Teacher of the Year. It expresses legislative recognition of her work in the classroom and community but contains no policy changes, funding, or legislative action. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Tennessee House of Representatives on March 5, 2026. As a commemorative resolution, it does not affect laws or regulations.
HJR 1049 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Emry Jones, a Smith County High School basketball player, for becoming the first athlete from her school to score over 1,000 points in her high school career. The resolution formally recognizes her achievement (specifically her 1,000th point scored against Cannon County on February 19, 2026) and her role as a community role model. It does not create new laws or affect policies - it is purely a symbolic tribute from the Tennessee General Assembly to celebrate her athletic accomplishments.
HJR 1045 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Christopher Vance, a Cannon County High School English teacher, for being named the 2025-2026 Cannon County Grades 9-12 Teacher of the Year. It formally expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's recognition of his 37-year teaching career and dedication to students, including his roles as ninth-grade English instructor and sponsor for the Class of 2029. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact and solely serves to publicly commend Vance's professional achievements. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Tennessee House of Representatives on March 5, 2026.
This resolution confirms Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Dr. Gary A. Passons, MD, to the advisory board for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Under Tennessee law (TCA § 49-9-501), the General Assembly must formally approve gubernatorial appointments to this board. Dr. Passons, a board-certified ophthalmologist with decades of medical experience and local leadership, will serve a term expiring June 30, 2029. The resolution does not create new policy or affect broader public programs - it solely completes a required confirmation process for a specific board appointment.
