This joint resolution honors Rosalie Clement, a fifth-grade student at McFadden School of Excellence in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, for her academic achievements and community involvement. The bill recognizes her 4.0 grade point average, participation in the National Beta Club and 4-H, and dedication to martial arts and volunteer service. By passing this resolution, the Tennessee General Assembly formally commends her efforts and extends best wishes for her future success. The document serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment rather than a policy change affecting broader populations.
This joint resolution officially commends Alvin Cole III for his exemplary service as a legislative intern assisting Senator Rusty Crowe during the 2026 session. The document highlights Cole's academic achievements, community involvement, and dedication to public service as reasons for the recognition. It does not alter any laws or policies but serves as a formal acknowledgment of his contributions to the General Assembly.
This joint resolution honors Saeed A. Negmatulin, the 2026 valedictorian of John Overton High School, for his academic excellence. The bill formally commends his outstanding performance, high grade point average, and participation in extracurricular activities. It directs the General Assembly to present a copy of the resolution to Mr. Negmatulin as a gesture of recognition. The measure does not create new laws or funding but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of his achievement.
Senate Joint Resolution 1140 is a commemorative measure that formally recognizes Claire Yi, a student from Tusculum View Elementary School, for winning the 2025-2026 Tennessee Association of School Librarians Bookmark Contest. The resolution honors her first-place achievement in the intermediate division for a bookmark design centered on the theme of encouraging reading through school libraries. This legislative action does not create new laws or policies but serves to publicly commend Yi's creativity and dedication to reading promotion. The document will be prepared for presentation to the student as a gesture of appreciation from the state legislature.
This legislative resolution honors the Greeneville-Greene County Public Library for reaching its 50th anniversary at its current location on Main Street. The document formally acknowledges the library's history, including its 1908 establishment and the 1975 move to the new facility, which was funded partly by a significant community fundraising effort. It commends the library staff and patrons for their ongoing contributions to the community through access to both traditional and digital resources. This measure serves as a symbolic tribute rather than creating new laws or funding requirements.
This legislative resolution honors Addison Osborne, a senior at Lewis County High School, for being named one of the top ten students in her graduating class. It recognizes her academic achievements, including high grades in multiple subjects and professional licenses in healthcare fields, as well as her participation in extracurricular activities. The bill formally commends her success and expresses the General Assembly's best wishes for her future studies in nursing at the University of Tennessee at Martin.
This bill designates May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month in Tennessee to raise public understanding of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a progressive and fatal neurodegenerative disease. The resolution highlights the disease's impact on patients and families, notes the lack of a known cure, and acknowledges the vital role of research and support organizations like the ALS Association. It serves as a commemorative measure to honor those affected by the disease and to encourage continued support for research and advocacy efforts.
This bill designates May 1, 2026, as "Do Something Tennessee Day" to encourage youth and community participation in volunteer service. The resolution formally recognizes this statewide day of action aimed at mobilizing schools, families, and organizations for coordinated service efforts across major Tennessee cities. It highlights the initiative's goal to strengthen youth civic engagement and aligns the state with national service movements. The bill is a commemorative measure that does not create new laws or funding but serves to acknowledge and promote an existing volunteerism program.
This legislative bill requests the installation of a bust honoring Anne M. Davis, a former Tennessee state legislator known as the founding mother of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, in the State Capitol building. The resolution directs the State Capitol Commission to organize an artist contest to create the bust and specifies its placement near the Senate chambers on the second floor. Funding for the project must be appropriated by the General Assembly, though the commissions are authorized to accept private donations to help cover costs. The bill requires approval from the State Capitol Commission, State Building Commission, and concurrence from the Tennessee Arts Commission before the bust can be installed.
This bill designates April 2026 as National Arab American Heritage Month in Tennessee to recognize the contributions of Arab Americans to society. It honors their achievements in fields such as medicine, law, business, education, technology, government, and military service. The resolution aims to educate the public about Arab American culture and counter misconceptions through official state recognition. This measure is purely commemorative and does not create new laws or alter existing policies.
Senate Joint Resolution 650 is a non-binding resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly expressing support for dismantling the U.S. Department of Education and restoring primary authority over K-12 education to states. It directs the Governor to establish a task force to develop a plan for transitioning federal education programs - such as Title programs and special education - to state administration, including identifying statutory changes and seeking federal waivers. The resolution does not change existing laws but outlines a process for Tennessee to coordinate with other states and propose a comprehensive strategy for reduced federal oversight.
This joint resolution honors Vice President Anna Beth Thompson and the Student Government Association at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, on the occasion of the organization's 105th anniversary. The measure recognizes Thompson's election as vice president for the 2026-2027 academic year, noting that she and the current president are the first two women to hold these top offices in the group's history. It also acknowledges the high voter turnout in the recent student government election, where Thompson received 63.8 percent of the votes cast. The resolution directs the preparation of a ceremonial copy to be presented to the honorees as a formal gesture of appreciation.
