Senate Resolution 20 honors Dr. LaDonna Boyd, President/CEO of the R.H. Boyd Family of Companies in Nashville, for her leadership in business innovation, economic empowerment, and community service during Tennessee's Women's Day on the Hill observance. The resolution recognizes her work advancing educational access, wellness initiatives, and support for underserved communities through her business and volunteer roles. It does not create new laws or policies but formally commends her contributions as a community advocate and business leader. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Tennessee Senate on March 3, 2025.
This ceremonial resolution honors Cathy Carrillo, Metro Human Relations Commission Director of Community Engagement, for her decade of nonprofit and grassroots work advancing diversity and community welfare in Nashville. It formally recognizes her contributions as part of "Women's Day on the Hill," celebrating Tennessee women who support the American dream. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it is purely symbolic recognition, as stated in the "Whereas" clauses. It passed unanimously (32-0) in the Tennessee Senate.
This Senate Resolution (SR 24) formally honors Lisa Sherman Luna, the first Latina executive director of the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC), for her work supporting immigrants and refugees in Tennessee. It recognizes her leadership during the pandemic, her global human rights background, and her role in expanding TIRRC's programs. The resolution, adopted unanimously by the Senate, celebrates her contributions specifically during "Women's Day on the Hill" as part of honoring Tennessee women who advance opportunities for all residents. It is a ceremonial resolution with no policy impact or direct effect on legislation or constituents.
This ceremonial Senate Resolution (SR 26) formally honors Tessa Lemos Del Pino, executive director of Tennessee Justice for Our Neighbors, for her work providing legal services to immigrants and advancing immigration advocacy in Tennessee. It recognizes her leadership in expanding legal representation for immigrants and her background as a daughter of migrant farmworkers. The resolution was adopted unanimously by the Tennessee Senate on March 3, 2025, as part of Women's Day on the Hill observances. It has no binding effect and serves solely as a symbolic gesture of appreciation.
This is a commemorative resolution (not a policy bill), honoring Judith Clerjeune for her work advancing immigrant rights in Tennessee. It recognizes her role as Advocacy Director for the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC) and her community leadership, including prior work with domestic violence services and health initiatives. The resolution celebrates her contributions on "Women's Day on the Hill" without creating new laws, funding, or policy changes. It was unanimously adopted by the Tennessee Senate and signed by the Senate Speaker.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) honoring Betina Hunt, a Memphis-based community leader, on Women's Day on the Hill. It recognizes her work founding the You First Community Foundation (which supports justice-impacted women and addresses period poverty), her businesses (BU Beauty & Apparel, Premier Bookkeeping), and her advocacy for menstrual health policies. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the Tennessee Senate’s appreciation for her contributions to Tennessee. It passed unanimously (32-0) and was signed by the Senate Speaker on March 4, 2025.
Senate Resolution 23 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Dr. Carol Rawls Johnson Dean, a retired education leader and former Interim President of LeMoyne-Owen College, on Women's Day on the Hill. It recognizes her decades-long career as a teacher, principal, superintendent, and national education advocate - including awards like Minnesota Superintendent of the Year and the Richard R. Green Award. The resolution has no policy impact; it is purely symbolic, celebrating her contributions to education in Tennessee and nationally. The Senate unanimously adopted it (32-0) and signed it into formal recognition.
SB 214 prohibits naming public facilities (like parks or community centers) after current or recently departed local officials for two years after they leave office, unless private funds cover the costs. It also bans public officials from using public funds to make charitable donations in their own name, requiring such donations to be attributed to the government entity. The bill further prevents naming facilities for officials convicted of felonies or crimes of moral turpitude. Existing facility names remain unchanged under this law.
SB 244 would change Tennessee's housing law to require that affordable housing units built under the state's voluntary attainable housing program remain restricted for at least 30 years, rather than indefinitely. This applies specifically to multi-family housing developments constructed through this incentive program. The bill amends existing law by replacing the phrase "in perpetuity" with "for at least thirty (30) years" in the deed restriction requirement. This adjustment shortens the mandatory affordability period while maintaining a significant commitment to long-term accessible housing.
HB 326 designates March 3 of each year as "Sister Sandra Smithson Day" in Tennessee to honor her work as an educator and founder of Nashville's first charter school, Smithson Craighead Academy. The bill adds this observance to Tennessee's calendar of special days but clarifies it is not a legal holiday. It directly commemorates Sister Sandra Smithson's 67 years of service supporting low-income families through education, particularly her impact on children in Nashville. The legislation creates no new legal requirements or funding changes, solely recognizing her legacy.
HB 325 designates March 13 of each year as "Father Charles Strobel Day" in Tennessee to honor Nashville priest Father Charles Frederick Strobel. The bill commemorates his founding of the Room in the Inn homeless shelter in 1985, which provided temporary housing for thousands annually and became a national model for assisting the homeless. This is a symbolic observance with no new funding, regulations, or direct impact on residents or policies. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 15, Chapter 2, to add this special day of recognition.
This resolution (SJR 15) formally recognizes January 2025 as "Human Trafficking Awareness Month" in Tennessee. It does not create new laws or programs but symbolically highlights the issue through legislative acknowledgment. The resolution cites existing state efforts like the Tennessee Businesses Against Trafficking Program and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's annual trafficking reports. It aims to promote education and awareness about human trafficking, which the bill defines as exploitation through force, fraud, or coercion for commercial sex or labor. This is a procedural resolution with no direct policy changes or affected parties beyond raising public awareness.
