Sen. Page Walley

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 131) is a ceremonial honor for Courtney Bingham, a systems operations analyst at Jackson Energy Authority and owner of Mimi's Boutique. It commends her for receiving the 2025 Sterling Award from the Jackson Area Business and Professional Women, recognizing her as one of West Tennessee's Most Influential Women. The resolution formally acknowledges her professional dedication, community leadership in Chester County, and contributions to Tennessee. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws, funding, or obligations.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial memorial resolution (SJR 395) honoring Robin Gayle Montague Peak, a healthcare receptionist and community member from Oakland, Tennessee, who passed away. The resolution recognizes her decades of public service, dedication to family, faith, and her contributions to improving community life. It does not create any new laws or affect any policies - it is a non-binding tribute expressing the General Assembly's condolences to her family and honoring her legacy. The resolution was signed by the Governor on April 24, 2025, and will be presented to her family.

Maddy summarySJR 396 is a symbolic resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to formally recognize and commend the Collinwood High School Winter Guard team for winning first place in Tennessee and finishing as the overall runner-up at the Southeastern Color Guard Circuit. The resolution specifically honors the team members - Jacie Brewer, Lily Darnell, Jaylee Moore, Savannah Mickey, DJ Risner, Gabriella Stults, Ryan Tucker, Brianna Weeks, Emma Weeks, and Clara West - for their dedication and artistic achievements. As a non-binding commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but serves solely to express legislative appreciation for the team's success. The resolution was unanimously passed by both chambers and signed by the Governor on April 24, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 133) honors Justin Coleman for his appointment as director of the Selmer Utility Division. It recognizes his 20-year career with the utility division, including roles as a water crewman, gas crewman, and gas supervisor, and his upcoming responsibilities overseeing gas, water, and sewer services for over 8,000 Selmer customers. The resolution is purely ceremonial, extending congratulations and best wishes for his new role without creating any policy changes or affecting any laws. It directly affects Coleman as a personal tribute to his professional service.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 130) formally honors Harriet Thompson, a Hardeman County judge and attorney, for being named a 2025 Sterling Award winner by the Jackson Area Business and Professional Women. It recognizes her service as a county court judge, city judge, and her designation as one of West Tennessee's "Most Influential Women." The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely ceremonial, expressing the Senate's commendation through a formal statement. It passed unanimously (32-0) and was signed by the Senate Speaker on April 24, 2025.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 134 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Tennessee Senate to formally commend students from New Prospect Elementary School for their achievements at the Middle Schools SkillsUSA competition. It specifically recognizes 12 students who earned medals (gold, silver, or bronze) in categories like Community Service, Urban Search and Rescue, Engineering, and T-Shirt Design, along with a CPR demonstration award. The resolution honors their "aptitude and ambition" and extends "best wishes for continued success," with no policy changes or direct effects beyond symbolic recognition. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Senate on April 14, 2025.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 132 (SR 132) is a ceremonial resolution honoring Fayette-Ware Comprehensive High School for winning the state championship in the USA Academic Decathlon. It recognizes the school's team scoring 26,066.29 points (Team 1) and 16,249.71 points (Team 2), securing their qualification for national competition in May 2025. The resolution specifically commends the students, coaches Bryan Banks and Patricia Mattila, and the school's academic program. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding effect but formally expresses legislative support for the achievement.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 126) is a ceremonial honor recognizing Dade Hutchinson as the 2025 Valedictorian of Rossville Christian Academy. It commends his academic achievements and extracurricular involvement without creating any new laws or affecting policies. The resolution formally expresses the Tennessee Senate’s admiration for his accomplishments and extends well-wishes for his future. As a symbolic gesture, it has no binding effect on state law or any individuals beyond the expression of praise.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 127) formally honors Jasper Clark, a Summertown Middle School student, for winning first place in the 2025 Lawrence County National Civics Bee Finals. The resolution recognizes his achievement in a competition where he proposed solutions to community issues and will advance to the Tennessee State Finals. It is a non-binding ceremonial resolution adopted unanimously by the Senate with no opposing votes.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 125) formally honors Bryson Shivers, the 2025 salutatorian of Rossville Christian Academy, for his academic achievements. It commends his "exemplary grade point average," extracurricular involvement, and dedication to excellence, extending the Tennessee Senate’s "best wishes for a happy, successful future." As a symbolic resolution, it has no legal effect or policy impact - it simply recognizes an individual student’s accomplishments through a formal expression of respect from the Senate. The resolution passed unanimously and was signed by the Senate Speaker on April 23, 2025.