A resolution recognizing May 22, 2024, as the 205th anniversary of the founding of Memphis, Tennessee, and acknowledging the role that Memphis has played in shaping the history, culture, and economy of the United States.

This resolution (SRES 806) is a symbolic recognition by the U.S. Senate of May 22, 2024, as the 205th anniversary of Memphis, Tennessee's founding. It acknowledges Memphis' historical significance in U.S. history, culture, and economy - highlighting its role as a transportation hub, Civil Rights Movement site, home to St. Jude Hospital, and birthplace of blues and rock 'n' roll music. The resolution contains no new laws, funding, or policy changes; it is purely a ceremonial acknowledgment with no direct effect on residents or legislation.