This bill honors Dariana Sanchez Arredondo, the 2026 Salutatorian of Raleigh-Egypt High School in Tennessee, for her academic excellence. It formally recognizes her high grade point average and successful participation in extracurricular activities during her high school career. The resolution expresses commendation for her achievements and extends best wishes for her future, serving as a public tribute rather than a change to laws or policies.
This joint resolution formally recognizes Victoria Marie Grigsby for her work as a legislative intern for Representative Andrew Farmer and the House Judiciary Committee. The measure highlights her contributions during the 2026 session and acknowledges her educational background and prior leadership roles in student government. By passing this resolution, the General Assembly intends to commend her service and offer well wishes for her future endeavors.
This joint resolution honors Coach Johnny Morgan on his retirement from the girls' basketball program at Central High School in McMinn County. The legislation formally recognizes his forty-seven-year career, during which he led his team to over 1,100 victories and a state championship in 2011. No new laws or funding are created; the bill serves solely to commend his contributions to Tennessee high school basketball and present a ceremonial copy of the resolution to him.
This joint resolution honors Mason Marchan, the 2026 Salutatorian of Cordova High School, for his academic excellence. The bill formally commends his high grade point average and successful participation in extracurricular activities. It directs the preparation of a copy of the resolution to be presented to Marchan as a recognition of his achievements.
This joint resolution honors Julie Raischel, a teacher at Woodland Middle School, for being selected as the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year. It formally recognizes her professional dedication and positive influence on students without changing any laws or policies. The document serves as a ceremonial tribute to her achievements in education rather than establishing new rules or requirements.
This House Joint Resolution honors Jacqueline Karp, a student at Zion Christian Academy who was named a Top Ten Senior for the 2026 graduating class. The measure formally commends her academic achievements and extends best wishes for her future success. Additionally, the bill directs the clerk to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to the student upon request.
This Tennessee House Joint Resolution honors Ava Sandberg, a lacrosse player from Brentwood High School, for being named the 2025 WILLCO Awards Girls' Lacrosse Player of the Year. The bill formally recognizes her achievements, including leading her team to the first Class AA state championship in the sport's TSSAA-sanctioned season. It serves as a commemorative resolution to celebrate her athletic success and character rather than creating new laws or policies.
This bill is a joint resolution that formally honors the Walden's Ridge Civic Center in Tennessee after it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The resolution recognizes the building's historical significance as a 1921 community hub that once served as a school auditorium and later as a headquarters for local improvement projects. No new laws or funding are created; the measure simply acknowledges the property's status and history through a ceremonial resolution.
This joint resolution from the Tennessee General Assembly formally commends Seth Koenes for his exemplary work as a legislative intern for Representative John Crawford during the 2026 session. The document highlights his contributions to the House State and Local Committee, his provision of constituent services, and his academic achievements as a student at Austin Peay State University. By passing this measure, the legislature acknowledges Koenes's professional dedication and extends good wishes for his future endeavors.
This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally recognizes and congratulates the Nashville Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., on its 100th anniversary. The resolution highlights the chapter's history, noting it was chartered in 1926 and has provided a century of service through leadership development, education, and community support. It lists the names of the chapter's past and current leaders to honor their stewardship of the organization. The measure is purely ceremonial and does not change any laws or policies.
This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally honors Becky Doogan for being named the 2025-2026 Walnut Grove Elementary School Teacher of the Year. The resolution commends her professional dedication and personal excellence, recognizing her positive influence on students and her role as an inspiration to colleagues. It directs the state clerk to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Ms. Doogan as a gesture of appreciation. This legislative action does not create new laws or alter policy but serves to publicly acknowledge her achievements in education.
This joint resolution honors Firefighter Matthew McDowell of the Signal Mountain Fire Department for his heroic actions on October 15, 2025. It recognizes his role in saving a citizen's life during a cardiac arrest emergency through critical care and quick decision-making. The bill formally commends his service to the people of Tennessee and expresses well wishes for his future career.
