This bill honors Sierra Tatman, a student from Cannon County High School, for being named a 2026 Top Ten Senior. The resolution formally commends her academic achievements and expresses the state legislature's support for her future success. It directs that a copy of the resolution be prepared and presented to the student upon her request.
This joint resolution honors Ava Pack, a student from DeKalb County High School, for being named a 2026 Top Ten Senior. The bill formally commends her academic achievements and expresses the General Assembly's best wishes for her future. It directs the clerk to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to the student, omitting the legislative signatures. This is a ceremonial measure that does not create new laws or alter existing policies.
This joint resolution honors Friends of Franklin Parks on its fifteenth anniversary and recognizes the group's contributions to preserving public spaces in Franklin and Williamson County. The bill acknowledges the organization's work in improving local parks, supporting historic sites like Harlinsdale Farm, and creating inclusive recreational opportunities such as an all-inclusive playground. It serves as a formal commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly rather than establishing new laws or funding requirements.
This bill honors David Wheeler, a student from DeKalb County High School, for being named one of the Top Ten Seniors in the 2026 graduating class. The resolution formally commends his academic achievements and extracurricular involvement while wishing him success in the future. A copy of the resolution will be prepared for presentation to the student, excluding certain formal designations.
This bill honors Representative Harold M. Love, Jr. for his induction into the Board of Preachers at the 41st Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. College of Ministers and Laity ceremony at Morehouse College. The resolution recognizes his achievements as a pastor, educator, and public servant, highlighting his roles in the A.M.E. Church, his legislative service, and his community involvement. It is a commemorative measure that formally acknowledges his accomplishments without changing any laws or policies.
This joint resolution honors Anna Cat Shepard, a high school educator recognized by the Mountain Education Foundation as Educator of the Year. The bill formally acknowledges her professional dedication and service to students in Tennessee through a legislative commendation. It directs the state to prepare and present a copy of the resolution to Shepard as a gesture of appreciation for her work.
This bill designates May 13-23, 2026, as "Run for the Wall Week" in Tennessee to honor the annual motorcycle event that supports veterans and raises awareness for missing or captured service members. The resolution acknowledges the event's planned route, which includes overnight stops in Cookeville and Chattanooga to visit local veteran memorials and VA facilities. By officially recognizing these dates, the legislature formally thanks the organizers and participants who travel through the state to pay tribute to military personnel and their families.
This joint resolution honors Isabelle Hendrixson, a 2026 Top Ten Senior at DeKalb County High School, for her academic achievements. The measure formally commends her outstanding grade point average and participation in extracurricular activities during her high school career. It directs the state to present a copy of the resolution to her as a recognition of her accomplishments. The bill does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of a specific student's success.
This joint resolution honors Michael Gutierrez, a student from DeKalb County High School, for being named a Top Ten Senior in the 2026 graduating class. The bill formally commends his academic achievements and extracurricular involvement, recognizing his high grade point average and dedication to excellence. It directs the General Assembly to present a copy of the resolution to Gutierrez as a gesture of appreciation for his accomplishments.
This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally honors Bella Warner, a student at Independence High School, for winning the TSSAA Division I girls' individual bowling state championship. The resolution recognizes her as the first individual girls' champion from Williamson County and the first local winner since 2013, highlighting her specific tournament performance and character. As a commemorative measure, the text does not alter any laws or policies but serves to acknowledge her athletic achievement and wish her well in her future endeavors.
This House Joint Resolution honors Shannon Roddy, a middle school educator recognized as the Mountain Education Foundation Middle School Educator of the Year. The bill formally acknowledges her dedication to teaching and her role as a mentor to students and colleagues in Tennessee. It does not change any laws or policies but serves as an official commendation of her professional achievements.
This bill authorizes the Grand Junction Board of Mayor and Aldermen to appoint a town administrator to oversee the city's day-to-day operations, while also clarifying the mayor's role as the city's executive head and spokesperson. The town administrator would be an employee of the city rather than a contract agent, serving at the pleasure of the board and handling duties such as budget preparation, personnel management, and ensuring compliance with laws and ordinances. The bill also transfers certain administrative responsibilities from the mayor to the town administrator and changes how the city recorder is appointed, moving that authority from the mayor to the board. Additionally, the legislation establishes rules preventing board members from directly influencing individual city employees and requires all personnel changes to go through the town administrator.
