Senate Resolution 9 honors Terrell Carpenter for being named the 2025 Florida A. Collins Delta of the Year by the Memphis Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., recognizing her community service and leadership. The resolution formally acknowledges her contributions to the sorority's mission of "Sisterhood, Scholarship, Service, and Social Action" through decades of volunteer work. The Tennessee Senate unanimously passed the resolution on February 13, 2025, with no opposing votes. This is a commemorative resolution with no binding policy impact, solely serving to express legislative recognition.
This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 15), not a bill with policy changes. It formally recognizes Dr. Nakeisha Owens-Griffin for her 27+ years of service in Tennessee education, including roles as a teacher, adjunct professor, and education consultant. The resolution specifically highlights her work supporting foster youth through initiatives like Operation Sleep and Snacks, her advocacy for equitable resources, and her leadership in community organizations. Passed unanimously (32-0) by the Tennessee Senate on February 20, 2025, it has no legal effect but serves as a formal expression of appreciation.
Senate Resolution 14 formally recognizes the Alpha Alpha Gamma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority for its community service since 2018. The resolution highlights the chapter's work providing food to children in Memphis schools, supporting seniors through its "Blankets and Blessings" program, participating in environmental initiatives like the Tennessee Adopt-A-Highway Program, and registering over 82 voters in Shelby County. This ceremonial resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a formal acknowledgment of the sorority's contributions to community well-being and civic engagement. It was unanimously adopted by the Tennessee Senate on February 20, 2025.
This Senate Resolution (SR 7) honors Teresa Newton, director of the Lawrence County Library, upon her retirement after 48 years of service. It recognizes her contributions to the library, including recovery efforts after a tornado and fostering community engagement with literature. The resolution is purely ceremonial and does not create any new laws or policy changes; it serves only to formally acknowledge her career.
Senate Resolution 3 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Tennessee Senate to commend Robert Glenn Officer on his election as Most Excellent Great Chief of the Grand Council of Knight Masons of the United States. The resolution recognizes his community service, including roles as a school counselor, adjunct faculty member, and Sparta Vice-Mayor, alongside his leadership in Masonic organizations and fraternal groups. It does not create legal obligations or change policies - it is purely a formal expression of honor.
Senate Resolution 10 recognizes the Tennessee Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for hosting "Delta Days at the Capitol" on February 17-18, 2025, an event focused on workshops about social issues like healthcare and education, and developing policy plans to improve community well-being. The resolution formally commends the sorority's service and advocacy efforts, expressing the Senate's gratitude for their commitment to public policy improvement. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or policies.
Senate Resolution 5 honors Dr. Priscilla Davis on her 80th birthday, recognizing her career as a speech-language pathologist, educator, and advocate for racial equality. The resolution highlights her personal resilience in overcoming polio as a child, her 30+ years of teaching at universities including the University of Alabama, and her leadership roles such as president of the Black Faculty and Staff Association. This symbolic gesture has no legislative effect or policy impact - it serves solely as a formal tribute from the Tennessee Senate.
This is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (SR 8) honoring the late Patricia Ann Jones Murphy of Memphis. It commemorates her life, public service, community involvement, and family legacy without creating any new laws or policies. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Tennessee Senate on February 13, 2025, expressing condolences to her family and recognizing her contributions as a public servant and community leader. As a memorial resolution, it has no direct effect on legislation or constituents.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) honoring the Kenwood High School unified bowling team for winning the 2025 TSSAA Unified Bowling State Championship. It specifically recognizes them as the first school in Montgomery County to win a state championship in unified sports and acknowledges their role in Tennessee's inaugural unified sports season. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses legislative congratulations and does not affect any laws, regulations, or individuals. It was unanimously adopted by the Tennessee House of Representatives.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 1), not a law with policy changes. It formally commemorates the 90th anniversary of the partnership between the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW). The resolution expresses the Tennessee Senate's gratitude for their collaboration in providing reliable energy and supporting economic development in Memphis and Shelby County since 1933. As a symbolic gesture with no legal effect, it does not create new obligations, funding, or impact any individuals or entities beyond acknowledging this historical partnership.
This is a symbolic resolution (not a law) introduced by Representative Hemmer to recognize May 2025 as Myositis Awareness Month in Tennessee. It commemorates the efforts of The Myositis Association to raise public awareness about myositis - a group of rare autoimmune muscle diseases affecting thousands of Tennesseans. The resolution has no policy changes or funding provisions; it solely expresses legislative support for the awareness campaign.
This is a joint resolution (HJR 77), not a bill, commending TVA-affiliated distributors for efforts to add power generation capacity. It recognizes that these distributors - electric cooperatives and municipal utilities purchasing power from TVA - can generate up to 10% of their own electricity demand, supporting grid stability and local economic growth. The resolution formally praises these ongoing efforts but does not create new laws or change existing policies. It was unanimously adopted by the Tennessee House of Representatives in February 2025.
