This joint resolution honors the management and employees of Clayton Home's Rutledge frame shop for their 42 years of service to homebuyers in Tennessee. The bill formally recognizes the facility's closure on March 26, 2026, and acknowledges specific individuals who contributed to the shop's legacy. It serves as a commemorative tribute rather than enacting new laws or policies.
This bill is a Senate Joint Resolution that formally honors the memory of Carmon Thomas Hooper III, a respected lawyer and public servant from Brownsville, Tennessee. The resolution recognizes his extensive contributions to his community, including his long career as a county attorney, his service in the Tennessee House of Representatives, and his leadership in local business and civic organizations. It also expresses the state's sympathy to his family and directs that a copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation to his survivors. This is a commemorative measure with no new laws or policy changes, serving solely to acknowledge his life and legacy.
This legislative bill is a joint resolution that formally honors Grady Eades for receiving the 2026 Hillcourt Bronze Medal. The resolution recognizes Eades as a distinguished leader in Scouting who has contributed to preserving the history of the Boxwell Reservation summer camp. It acknowledges his various roles, including serving as an Eagle Scout, a volunteer manager, a history professor, and an Assistant Scoutmaster. The bill does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a public commendation of his service to the community and the state.
This joint resolution honors Audrey Jean Glodé Campbell on the occasion of her ninetieth birthday. The measure formally recognizes her personal achievements, including her career as an educator, author, and community actress, as well as her long-standing residence in Nashville. It directs the state to prepare and present a copy of the resolution to Ms. Campbell as a gesture of appreciation. Once signed by the Governor, the document serves as an official record of the legislature's tribute to her life and contributions.
This legislative resolution honors Liz Reese for her work as executive director of Brooks House, a facility in Lebanon that provides housing and support to women and children. The measure formally commends her leadership since 2007 and acknowledges her community service, including board roles with the Lebanon Housing Authority and University Medical Center. It recognizes her receipt of various awards for humanitarian efforts, such as aiding Hurricane Katrina victims, but does not create new laws or alter existing policies. The final action is the presentation of a signed copy of the resolution to Ms. Reese as a gesture of appreciation.
This bill honors Glenda Akin, a retired educator from Westmoreland High School, for setting a Guinness World Record for the longest career by a female teacher in the same school. The resolution formally recognizes her sixty-one years of service, which began in 1963, and acknowledges the school library that was renamed in her honor. It does not create new laws or change government policies but serves as a ceremonial tribute to her contributions to education in Tennessee.
This Senate Joint Resolution formally recognizes the Henry County High School Madrigals for achieving a Gold Rating at the WorldStrides Festival in New York. The bill directs the state to prepare and present a copy of the resolution to the group as a gesture of appreciation for their performance. The measure does not alter existing laws or require new funding, serving solely as a commemorative acknowledgment of the students' accomplishments.
Senate Joint Resolution 1044 is a ceremonial measure that formally honors the Westmoreland High School robotics team for their achievements. It specifically recognizes students Andrew Fowler and Hayden Eakle, along with their advisor Joey Garrison, for qualifying the team for the VEX Robotics World Championship. The resolution expresses the state's pride in their success and wishes them continued good fortune in the upcoming competition in St. Louis.
This joint resolution honors Rita Taylor of Portland for her top-five finish in WKRN's Remarkable Women campaign. It formally recognizes her extensive community service, which includes mission trips to provide vision care, prison ministry work, anti-drug puppet shows in schools, and fundraising events for cancer research. The bill also acknowledges her ongoing volunteer work at a local food pantry and deliveries to homebound seniors. Ultimately, the resolution expresses the legislature's appreciation for her dedication to helping others and wishes her continued success.
Senate Joint Resolution 1167 formally congratulates the Milligan University disc golf teams on winning the 2026 men's and women's Division I national championships. This legislative act serves as an official recognition of the athletes and coaches who achieved this historic first national title for the university's program. The resolution specifically honors the winning teams and acknowledges their contributions to collegiate disc golf. It does not create new laws or funding but functions as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the team's accomplishments.
This Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution officially designates Oak Ridge as the "Birthplace of the Nuclear Navy" to recognize its historical role in nuclear science and engineering. The measure specifically honors the contributions of Admiral Hyman G. Rickover and Dr. Alvin M. Weinberg, whose work helped establish naval nuclear propulsion, and commemorates the 1954 launch of the USS Nautilus. By passing this resolution, the state legislature formally acknowledges Oak Ridge's legacy in creating the foundation for the United States Nuclear Navy.
This bill is a joint resolution honoring Melanie McDearman Minter on the occasion of her retirement. It recognizes her fifteen years of service as President and CEO of the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce. The resolution formally commends her contributions to the local business community and expresses well wishes for her future endeavors. No policy changes or new laws are enacted by this measure.
