This legislative bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally honors the memory of Don Schlitz, a celebrated country music songwriter. The resolution acknowledges Schlitz's significant career achievements, including writing numerous hit songs and his induction into several halls of fame. It also highlights his charitable contributions to Nashville's unhoused community through his long-standing support of Room In The Inn. The bill serves as an official expression of gratitude and sympathy from the Tennessee General Assembly to Schlitz's family.
This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally honors Joshua Whitt, the 2026 Salutatorian of Lancaster Christian Academy. The resolution recognizes his academic excellence, high grade point average, and participation in extracurricular activities such as basketball and community service. It officially commends his achievement and extends best wishes for his future, with a copy of the document to be presented to him.
This Tennessee House Joint Resolution formally recognizes National Police Week (May 11-16, 2026) and Peace Officers Memorial Day (May 15, 2026) to honor law enforcement officers. The bill expresses gratitude for the service of current officers and pays tribute to those who have died in the line of duty. It serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment rather than enacting new laws or policies.
This joint resolution honors Isabella Arellano, a 2026 graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School, for being named a Top Ten Senior. The bill formally recognizes her academic achievements and extracurricular involvement during her high school career. It directs the General Assembly to commend her accomplishments and present a copy of the resolution to her. The measure does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of her success.
This joint resolution honors Kera Smithson, a student from Mt. Pleasant High School, for being named a Top Ten Senior in the 2026 graduating class. The bill formally commends her academic achievements and extracurricular involvement within the Tennessee General Assembly. It directs the creation of a copy of the resolution to be presented to Ms. Smithson as a gesture of recognition.
House Joint Resolution 1595 honors Tessa Leann Allen, a 2026 senior at Collinwood High School in Tennessee, for being named a Top Ten Senior. The resolution formally commends her academic achievements, including a 95.696 grade point average, and acknowledges her planned enrollment at the University of North Alabama. This legislative action serves as a ceremonial recognition of her success and does not alter any laws or policies.
This legislative bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally honors James H. Bingham on the occasion of his retirement from public service. The resolution recognizes his three-year tenure as Mayor of Lewisburg and highlights his extensive background in engineering and community leadership. It does not create new laws or alter government policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of his contributions to the state and local community. The measure concludes by expressing the General Assembly's best wishes for his future well-being.
This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally recognizes and honors Dickson County Mayor Robert "Bob" Rial on the occasion of his retirement. The resolution acknowledges his service as county mayor from September 2010 through August 2026 and highlights his extensive background in finance and local government. It lists numerous specific achievements during his tenure, such as resolving a major federal lawsuit, constructing new public facilities, and promoting economic development. The text serves as a commemorative tribute rather than establishing new laws or policies.
HJR 1645 is a joint resolution that formally honors fallen law enforcement officers from Hawkins County, Tennessee. It specifically names five officers who died in the line of duty and designates May 11-16, 2026, as National Police Week and May 15, 2026, as Peace Officers Memorial Day. The resolution expresses gratitude for their service and sacrifice but does not change any laws or policies.
This joint resolution honors Olivia Mattie Stults, a 2026 graduate of Collinwood High School in Tennessee, for being named a Top Ten Senior. The bill formally commends her academic achievements, including a 95.395 grade point average and her selection as one of the state's top students. It serves as an official recognition of her excellence and wishes her well for her future studies in psychology. The resolution is a ceremonial document intended to present a copy to the student and her family.
This legislative resolution honors Tessa Blair Littrell, a 2026 senior at Collinwood High School in Tennessee, for being named a Top Ten Senior. The bill formally recognizes her academic achievements, including a 95.833 grade point average and her selection among the state's top high school students. It expresses commendation for her academic success and future plans to pursue cosmetology training at Northwest Shoals Community College. The resolution serves as an official acknowledgment of her accomplishments rather than establishing new laws or policies.
This bill honors Dannielle Joanna Risner, a student from Collinwood High School, by officially recognizing her as a 2026 Top Ten Senior. The resolution commends her academic achievements, including a 97.103 grade point average, and celebrates her selection as one of the top students in her graduating class. It also acknowledges her parents and school community for their pride in her accomplishments. The document serves as a formal tribute rather than a law with enforceable rules.
