HJR 995 is a ceremonial resolution commending Tennessee credit unions for their three-year, $1.8 million financial commitment to the Tennessee Financial Literacy Commission (TNFLC). It recognizes their support of the TNFLC, which provides financial education programs like Money Week, teacher training, and community scholarships to improve financial literacy across Tennessee. The resolution does not create new laws or obligations - it solely expresses formal gratitude for the credit unions' existing contributions to financial education initiatives. This is a symbolic gesture with no direct policy impact on citizens or institutions.
HJR 800 is a ceremonial resolution designating March 2026 as "Certified Government Financial Manager Month" in Tennessee. It recognizes the Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) program and the work of accountants, auditors, and financial managers affiliated with the Association of Government Accountants (AGA) chapters in Chattanooga, Knoxville, and Nashville. The resolution honors their professional standards, ethical conduct, and expertise in government financial management without creating any new laws or policy changes. It serves solely as a symbolic acknowledgment of their contributions to public financial accountability.
This bill is a Senate Joint Resolution that formally honors the Halls High School Unified Cheerleading Team for winning the 2025 TSSAA Unified Cheerleading Varsity Game Day State Championship. The resolution recognizes the team's historic achievement as the first Unified Cheerleading State Champions at the high school level in Tennessee and acknowledges the dedication of the student athletes and their coach. It serves as a ceremonial commendation rather than a policy change, with no new laws or regulations being enacted. The document is intended to be presented to the team as a symbolic gesture of appreciation for their accomplishments and sportsmanship.
This resolution honors Cindy Propst, a Greeneville High School teacher, for being named Greeneville City Schools' Teacher of the Year for Grades 9-12. It formally recognizes her dedication to education, her impact on students, and her professional excellence through a ceremonial resolution from Tennessee's General Assembly. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a public commendation. It passed unanimously in both chambers and is now awaiting Governor action.
This resolution (SJR 663) is a non-binding commemorative measure honoring Meharry Medical College's 150th anniversary in 2026. It recognizes the college's founding in 1876 as the first medical school in the South for African Americans and its historical role in training Black physicians, dentists, and healthcare leaders. The resolution celebrates Meharry's legacy of advancing health equity and its current initiatives, including "Campaign 150," to strengthen community care and education. It does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges the institution's contributions to Tennessee and national healthcare.
Senate Joint Resolution 662 is a non-binding resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to formally honor Fisk University on its 160th anniversary, recognizing its founding in 1866, cultural contributions (including the Fisk Jubilee Singers), and notable alumni like W.E.B. Du Bois and John Lewis. The resolution was unanimously adopted by both the Senate and House, with no opposition, and is now pending the Governor's signature for final approval. As a commemorative measure, it has no legal effect or policy impact but serves to acknowledge the university's historical significance to Nashville and Tennessee.
SJR 654 is a resolution honoring Melvin Deener for his 53-year career as a bus operator with the Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA), during which he drove 1.5 million miles and safely transported over four million passengers. The Tennessee General Assembly passed this symbolic resolution to recognize his dedication to public service upon his retirement, acknowledging his long-term commitment to the community and MATA. This non-binding resolution does not create new laws or affect regulations - it serves solely as a formal expression of appreciation from the state legislature.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SJR 677), not a bill with policy changes. It formally honors Kendall Warner, a nursing faculty member at Walters State Community College, for receiving the Nursing Faculty Clinical Excellence Award. The resolution expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's commendation of her dedication to nursing education and patient care, as recognized by her peers and college. It does not change any laws, affect regulations, or provide funding - its sole purpose is symbolic recognition.
SJR 622 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor Andrea Bailey Holland for her 32 years of public service in Chester County. It recognizes her roles as an administrative assistant, sheriff's department staff member, chief deputy trustee, and county commissioner, highlighting her dedication to community leadership. The resolution formally commends her work and extends well wishes for her retirement, without creating new laws or policies. As a procedural memorial, it serves solely as a respectful acknowledgment of her service.
SJR 689 is a resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor Kathy Stark for her 25 years of service as Executive Director of Blount County Habitat for Humanity. The resolution recognizes her leadership in expanding affordable housing initiatives, including the development of neighborhoods like Jubilee Ridge and Halls Place, the establishment of the Critical Home Repair program, and securing permanent facilities for the organization. This commemorative resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges her contributions to community housing and development.
SJR 695 is a symbolic legislative resolution that commends the Tennessee Justice Center on its 30th anniversary. The resolution recognizes the organization's work in advancing equity and justice, including securing healthcare benefits for 95,000 children and food aid for Tennesseans, but does not create any new laws or legal obligations. It was passed unanimously by both chambers of the Tennessee General Assembly and is now awaiting gubernatorial action. This resolution serves as a formal expression of legislative appreciation with no direct impact on policy or affected individuals.
SJR 652 is a resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor Wayne Brewer for his volunteer home repair work providing carpentry and plumbing services to the disabled and those in financial need, without charge. The resolution recognizes his decades of community service, emphasizing his generosity and dedication to improving living conditions for vulnerable residents. It serves as a formal expression of appreciation from the legislature, with a copy to be presented to Brewer as a tribute. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it is purely a symbolic gesture of recognition.
