HJR 691 is a ceremonial resolution commending Derryus Shaw for his service as a legislative intern working with Representative Karen Camper during Tennessee's 2025 legislative session. It formally recognizes his academic achievements (political science major at Austin Peay State University), leadership roles (vice president of History Club), and awards, while noting his punctuality and professionalism. This resolution has no policy impact - it solely offers a formal expression of appreciation with no legal effect or changes to laws.
HJR 686 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Buck Carter, Benton County Highway Supervisor, upon his retirement after 19 years of service. It formally recognizes his dedication to county road safety and community service, without creating any new laws or policy changes. The resolution was passed by both legislative chambers and signed by the Governor on May 7, 2025, as a tribute to his career. It directly affects no individuals or policies beyond expressing legislative appreciation. (Note: This is a procedural resolution, not a substantive bill.)
SJR 513 is a joint resolution honoring Ellieonna Stetson, a North Greene Middle School student, for winning third place in Baileyton's Veterans Memorial sign design contest. The resolution recognizes her achievement among 147 student entries and applauds her creativity in designing a sign for the veterans memorial. It directly affects Stetson by publicly commending her civic engagement and artistic contribution to honoring veterans. The resolution has been fully enacted, signed by both legislative chambers and the Governor.
Senate Joint Resolution 524 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor Logan Montgomery, the 2025 salutatorian of Monterey High School, for his academic achievements and extracurricular involvement. The resolution recognizes his high grade point average, diligent study habits, and participation in school activities, commending him as an exemplary student. It expresses the legislature's admiration for his dedication and extends best wishes for his future success, without creating any legal obligations or policy changes. This symbolic gesture directly affects Logan Montgomery and his school community through public recognition.
SJR 523 is a Tennessee legislative resolution honoring Landon Brown, the 2025 salutatorian of Cookeville High School, for his academic achievements. The resolution formally commends his dedication to excellence, high grade point average, and extracurricular involvement, expressing the legislature's admiration for his accomplishments. It does not create legal requirements or policy changes - instead, it serves as a non-binding expression of recognition from the General Assembly. The resolution was unanimously passed by both chambers and signed by the Governor on May 7, 2025.
SJR 503 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Elizabeth Elgin as Mt. Juliet Elementary School's 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year. It formally recognizes her 27 years of teaching service, dedication to students, and professional achievements at the school. The resolution has no policy provisions or legal effect - it solely expresses the Tennessee General Assembly’s commendation. It directly affects Elizabeth Elgin by publicly acknowledging her educational contributions.
SJR 505 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Brittney Osburne, the 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year at Mt. Juliet Middle School in Tennessee. It formally commends her 11-year career as an RTI teacher and her dedication to students, recognizing her professional achievements and service. The resolution has no policy impact - it is a symbolic gesture of appreciation with no funding, regulations, or changes to laws. It was approved by both legislative chambers and signed by the Governor on May 7, 2025.
This is a commemorative resolution (SJR 525) honoring Madison Smith, the 2025 valedictorian of Monterey High School in Tennessee. The resolution formally commends her academic achievements, including her high GPA and extracurricular involvement, as recognized by the Tennessee General Assembly. It does not create new laws or affect any policies or individuals beyond this symbolic recognition. The resolution was passed by both chambers and signed by the Governor on May 7, 2025.
SJR 509 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Tracy Solomon of Greeneville, a U.S. Navy veteran and owner of TEVET (a veteran-owned small business). It formally congratulates him for winning the "Veteran Owned Small Business of the Year" award from the U.S. Small Business Administration's Tennessee District Office. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely recognizes his business achievements and community contributions through symbolic acknowledgment by the Tennessee General Assembly. It was passed by both chambers and signed by the Governor in May 2025.
This Senate Joint Resolution (SJR 519) commends Ava Kelly, a Walters State Community College student majoring in hospitality business, for winning first place in the poetry category of Tennessee Mosaic, an annual anthology published by Phi Theta Kappa (the international honor society for community college students). The resolution was passed by the Tennessee General Assembly and signed by the Governor on May 7, 2025, to recognize her literary achievement. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or affect policies but formally honors an individual's academic and creative accomplishment.
SJR 510 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Fay Martin of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, on the occasion of her 90th birthday. It recognizes her life, community contributions, and personal qualities through formal legislative language without creating any new laws, policies, or obligations. The resolution has no direct impact on citizens, programs, or government operations, as it serves only to express goodwill and public acknowledgment. This procedural resolution was formally adopted by both chambers of the Tennessee legislature and signed by the Governor.
SJR 532 is a formal resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor Jaden Brymer, the 2025 valedictorian of Van Buren High School, for his academic achievements and extracurricular involvement. It recognizes his high grade point average, dedication to studies, and participation in school activities as exemplary. The resolution, signed by the Governor on May 7, 2025, expresses the Assembly's commendation but does not create legal requirements or policy changes. It serves solely as a symbolic tribute to Brymer's accomplishments.
