This House Joint Resolution honors Steve Hunley for his contributions to Knox County and the State of Tennessee. It formally recognizes his achievements in business, education, and community service through a legislative commendation.
This House Joint Resolution honors Carter Dunn, a student from Mt. Pleasant High School, for being named a Top Ten Senior in the 2026 graduating class. The measure formally commends his academic achievements and expresses the legislature's best wishes for his future. It does not create new laws or alter existing policies but serves as a ceremonial recognition of his accomplishments.
This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally recognizes and honors Trooper William Bennett of the Tennessee Highway Patrol as he retires after thirty years of service. The resolution acknowledges his extensive background, including his military service, education, and various roles within law enforcement, particularly his work protecting the Tennessee General Assembly. It expresses official gratitude for his dedication to public safety and his personal contributions to the state, but it does not create any new laws, change policies, or allocate funding. The primary effect of the bill is to issue a ceremonial commendation to be presented to Bennett, serving as a public acknowledgment of his career rather than a functional legislative change.
This joint resolution honors Jelena Armsworth, the 2026 Salutatorian at L&N STEM Academy, for her academic excellence. The bill formally commends her outstanding grade point average and achievements in extracurricular activities. It directs the General Assembly to present a copy of the resolution to her as a gesture of recognition.
This bill honors Brianca Divine, a 2026 graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School, for being named a Top Ten Senior. It formally commends her academic achievements and extracurricular involvement, and directs the General Assembly to present a copy of the resolution to her. The measure does not change any laws or policies but serves as an official recognition of her success.
This bill honors Zali Brynn Daniels, the 2026 valedictorian of Collinwood High School, for her academic excellence and community pride. It formally commends her achievement by recognizing her 99.037 grade point average and her future plans to pursue a master's degree in speech-language pathology. The resolution directs the General Assembly to present a copy of the document to her as a gesture of respect and well wishes.
This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally honors and commends Teresa Keen for her retirement. It recognizes her forty-nine years of service to the City of Portland, where she worked as an Assistant to the Mayor under eight different mayors. The resolution acknowledges her contributions to the city and her volunteer work with the Historical Society and other committees. Upon passage, the General Assembly will present a copy of this resolution to Ms. Keen as a gesture of appreciation.
This joint resolution honors the memory of Akilah DaSilva, DeEbony Groves, Joe Perez, and Taurean Sanderlin on the eighth anniversary of their deaths in the 2018 Waffle House mass shooting in Antioch, Tennessee. The bill formally recognizes these four victims as beloved members of the community whose lives were tragically cut short, while expressing sympathy and support for their families and friends. It does not change laws or policies but serves as an official state acknowledgment of the individuals and the impact of the tragedy.
This bill is a joint resolution from the Tennessee General Assembly that honors Seth Sparks, the 2026 Salutatorian at Austin-East High School. It formally commends him for his outstanding academic achievements, including a high grade point average and participation in extracurricular activities. The resolution serves as an official acknowledgment of his success and extends well wishes for his future.
This House Joint Resolution honors St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for its pioneering work in treating and preventing HIV/AIDS in children. The bill formally recognizes the hospital's decades of leadership in medical research, clinical trials, and community outreach that have transformed HIV from a fatal diagnosis into a manageable condition. By passing this resolution, the Tennessee legislature acknowledges St. Jude's specific contributions, such as reducing mother-to-child transmission rates and providing comprehensive care to vulnerable populations. The measure does not allocate funding or change laws but serves as an official commendation of the hospital's scientific and humanitarian achievements.
House Joint Resolution 1600 honors Ellie Reese Blalock, a 2026 Top Ten Senior at Collinwood High School. The resolution formally commends her for achieving a 98.341 grade point average and recognizes her academic success as a source of pride for her family and community. This legislative action serves as an official acknowledgment of her accomplishments and extends best wishes for her future education.
This joint resolution honors Avery Rowlett, a student at Collinwood High School who was named a Top Ten Senior for the 2026 graduating class. The bill formally commends her academic achievements, including a 96.923 grade point average, and acknowledges her plans to pursue a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene. It also recognizes her parents, Paul and Michelle Rowlett, and the broader community for their pride in her success. The resolution serves as an official commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly rather than a change to state law or policy.
