Memorials, Death - Shipp Robbley Weems -

This bill is a Senate Joint Resolution that formally honors the memory of Shipp Robbley Weems, a legal professional and public servant from Dickson, Tennessee. The resolution recognizes his career achievements, including his role in establishing Tennessee's first public defenders program and his decades of service as a public defender for multiple counties. It also acknowledges the Weems-Rezapour Scholarship for Justice and Public Service, which was created by his daughter to continue his legacy of public service. The resolution expresses the General Assembly's gratitude for his contributions to justice and offers condolences to his family.