Veterans

SJR 44 is a commemorative resolution honoring the 1175th Transportation Company, Tennessee Army National Guard, for their service during a 2023-2024 deployment to the U.S. Southwest Border. It specifically recognizes 125 soldiers who provided reconnaissance support under Federal Order RFA 2024, aiding U.S. Border Patrol operations in McAllen, Texas, while under the command of Captain Everett Miller and 1st Sergeant Cyrus Shores. The resolution expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's gratitude for their "meritorious service" and "selfless commitment" to the nation and state. As a symbolic gesture (not a law with policy changes), it has no direct effect on individuals or policies beyond formal recognition. The resolution was signed by both chambers and the Governor on March 4, 2025.

SJR 85 is a commemorative resolution honoring four Tennessee brothers - Thomas Harvel, Ernest Melvin, Arie Gafford, and Arthur Preston Donaldson - who served simultaneously in the U.S. military during the Korean War (a record for that conflict). The resolution commends their service after they were posthumously awarded South Korea’s Ambassador for Peace Medal in August 2024 for their contributions to peace. It directly affects the Donaldson family and Dickson County, Tennessee, by formally recognizing their legacy. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or alter policies.