Sen. Joey Hensley

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution honors Maggie Daughrity, the 2024 Salutatorian of Forrest High School, for her academic excellence and extracurricular achievements. The bill formally commends her high school performance, which includes earning summa cum laude honors and participating in state championship softball, while noting her plans to study engineering technology at Austin Peay State University. It directs the General Assembly to present a copy of the resolution to Daughrity as a gesture of recognition from the state legislature.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution honors Nyles Taylor, a 2024 graduate of Forrest High School, for being named a Top Ten Senior. The bill formally commends his academic achievements and extracurricular involvement without altering any laws or policies. Once signed, it serves as an official record of recognition for the student and his community.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Joint Resolution honors Joseph Johns, a 2024 graduate of Forrest High School, for being named one of the Top Ten Seniors. The measure formally commends his academic achievements, including a high grade point average, leadership roles in organizations like FFA, and his selection as an American Legion Boys State representative. It also extends best wishes for his future studies at Middle Tennessee State University. The resolution serves as a public acknowledgment of his success and does not alter any laws or policies.

Maddy summarySenate Joint Resolution 1617 formally honors Madison Stalnecker, a student at Forrest High School, for being named a 2024 Top Ten Senior. The resolution commends her academic achievements, including earning State Honors and graduating summa cum laude, as well as her record-breaking performance in soccer with forty-five goals in a single season. This legislative action serves as a public commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly and does not alter any laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution honors Isabella Lindsey, the 2024 valedictorian of Forrest High School, for her outstanding academic achievements and leadership. The measure formally commends her for maintaining an exemplary grade point average while participating in various extracurricular activities and recognizes her planned studies in pre-med and forensics at the University of Kentucky. Upon passage, the General Assembly will present a copy of the resolution to Ms. Lindsey as a gesture of appreciation for her success.

Maddy summaryThis bill honors Nirzara Chaudhari, a 2024 graduate of Forrest High School, for being named one of the state's Top Ten Seniors. It formally commends her academic achievements, including a high grade point average and participation in various extracurricular activities, and acknowledges her future plans to study biochemistry. The resolution also extends best wishes to her and her parents for their future success. Once signed, a copy of the resolution will be prepared for presentation to the student.

Maddy summaryThis legislative bill is a joint resolution that formally honors David Gunner Moffo as the 2024 Top Ten Senior at Forrest High School. The measure recognizes his academic excellence, high grade point average, and participation in extracurricular activities during his high school career. It also acknowledges his upcoming enrollment at Trevecca Nazarene University on a scholarship to study creative writing and pastoral studies. Upon passage, the General Assembly will issue a copy of the resolution to be presented to the student and his family.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution honors Austin Dillon, a student at Forrest High School in Tennessee, for being named a 2024 Top Ten Senior. It formally commends his academic achievements, including a high grade point average and participation in extracurricular activities, while noting his plans to study business and finance in college. The measure directs the General Assembly to present a copy of the resolution to Dillon and his family as a gesture of recognition.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution honors Christa Warren, a senior at Forrest High School in Tennessee, for being named one of the top ten students in her 2024 graduating class. The document formally commends her academic achievements and extracurricular success, particularly her role on the state championship softball team, and acknowledges her upcoming plans to attend Freed-Hardeman University. By passing this measure, the General Assembly expresses official appreciation for her accomplishments and extends good wishes for her future, with a copy of the resolution intended for presentation to her.

Maddy summaryThis enacted law, known as the Beyond Ordinary Learning Opportunities (BOLO) Act, requires Tennessee's Department of Education to run a one-year pilot program placing therapy dogs in five public schools during the 2024-2025 school year. The program must include at least one school from each of the state's grand divisions and aim to serve a variety of grade levels and local education agencies. Participating schools are required to collect and report data on the experience with the therapy dogs, and the department must submit a final report to the General Assembly by July 1, 2025, recommending whether to extend the initiative. The specific provisions for this pilot program are set to expire on July 1, 2025.