This joint resolution congratulates H.G. Hill Pleasant View, a local grocery store in Tennessee, for winning a National Award for Merchandising at the National Grocers Association Show. The measure formally recognizes the business's summer campaign featuring The Peach Truck peaches, which was praised for its community focus and local flavor. By passing this resolution, the state legislature acknowledges the store's role as a supportive community partner that enhances the local economy. The document serves as a ceremonial tribute rather than establishing new laws or policies.
This legislative resolution honors Kalli Crowder of Cocke County 4-H for achieving top honors at the Dixie Tennessee Valley Poultry Show. The measure formally recognizes her specific accomplishments, including winning Best of Variety and Best of Breed, while highlighting the agricultural skills she developed through her project. It serves as a public commendation of her dedication to animal husbandry and does not alter any laws or policies. The document is a ceremonial acknowledgment intended to celebrate her success and encourage future participation in youth agricultural programs.
This bill is a Senate joint resolution that formally honors and recognizes PENCIL, a nonprofit organization in Nashville dedicated to supporting Metro Nashville Public Schools. The resolution acknowledges PENCIL's forty-four-year history of connecting schools with community resources, which has benefited over 79,000 students across 159 schools through various programs and partnerships. It specifically highlights the organization's recent achievements, including a two-million-pencil donation and nearly $6 million in community investment, while noting its role in providing supplies and tutoring to students. The measure directs that the recognition be officially presented on March 30, 2026, which is designated as National Pencil Day.
This bill is a joint resolution that formally honors the Station Camp High School JROTC Drill Team for winning top honors at the Mt. Juliet All-Services Drill Championship. It recognizes the cadets and their instructors, Master Sergeant Archie Harville and Colonel Todd Overby, for their precision, discipline, and leadership in the competition. The resolution serves as a public commendation and does not alter any laws or policies.
This bill is a Senate Joint Resolution that formally honors Bobby Taft for his many years of service at the Rutledge frame shop of Clayton Homes. The resolution recognizes the shop's forty-two-year history and acknowledges the transition of its employees to a new facility in Bean Station. It expresses appreciation for Taft's contributions to building affordable housing and wishes him well in his future endeavors. As a commemorative measure, the bill does not create new laws or change policies but serves to publicly recognize an individual's career and the closure of a long-standing local business.
Senate Joint Resolution 1103 honors Victoria Niederhauser, the former dean of the University of Tennessee College of Nursing, on her retirement after fifteen years of leadership. The resolution acknowledges her achievements, including increasing enrollment by over 160 percent, improving licensure pass rates to 97.3 percent, and securing significant research and philanthropic funding for the college. It also recognizes her contributions to establishing the UT Medical Nursing Building and fostering partnerships that address nursing workforce shortages. The bill is a ceremonial measure that does not create new laws or policies but serves to publicly recognize her service and contributions to the nursing profession and the university community.
SJR 1108 is a commemorative resolution that honors Rylan Kiser, a student at Dobyns-Bennett High School, for being named the 2026 Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kingsport Youth of the Year. The bill formally recognizes his six years of membership in the club and celebrates his achievements as an example of youth leadership and community service. This legislative action does not change laws or policies but serves to publicly acknowledge and commend Kiser's accomplishments.
This bill honors Dewey V. Woody, Jr. as he retires after more than four decades of public service in Tennessee. It recognizes his long career in fire protection, law enforcement, and emergency management, including roles as a fire chief and state emergency management official. The resolution formally acknowledges his contributions to public safety and wishes him a happy retirement. This is a commemorative measure that does not change any laws or policies.
This Senate Joint Resolution formally recognizes Laney Rogers, a Tennessee student who competed in the National FFA Nursery-Landscape Career Development Event. The bill acknowledges her achievements, including placing eighth in the national competition and second in individual applications. It authorizes officials to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to her as a commemorative honor.
This bill is a Senate Joint Resolution that formally honors Kelly Bales for receiving the Governor's Volunteer Stars Award. It recognizes her specific contributions as a co-leader of a Girl Scout troop in Gatlinburg and celebrates her dedication to community service. The resolution does not change any laws or policies; instead, it serves as an official commendation from the Tennessee legislature.
This bill is a Senate Joint Resolution that formally honors the memory of Captain Phillip Shelton, a retired firefighter from Bradley County. It recognizes his decades of service to various fire departments, including the Charleston Volunteer Fire Department and the Bradley County Fire and Rescue team, as well as his contributions as a community leader and family man. The resolution expresses the state legislature's condolences to his family and officially records his legacy of public service and personal integrity. Once signed into law, the document will be presented as a commemorative record to acknowledge his life and contributions.
This Senate Joint Resolution honors Rick Sexson for his many years of service at the Rutledge frame shop of Clayton Homes. The bill formally recognizes his contributions to building affordable housing and acknowledges the shop's closure after 42 years, noting that some employees were reassigned to a new facility. It is a commemorative measure that does not change laws or policies but instead expresses the state's appreciation for Sexson's work. The resolution was signed by the governor and is intended to be presented to him as a gesture of respect.
