This Senate Resolution honors Jaime Stinnett, the 2026 valedictorian of Halls High School in Tennessee, for her academic excellence. The bill formally commends her outstanding grade point average and participation in extracurricular activities while she was a student. It directs the state to prepare and present a copy of the resolution to her as an official recognition of her achievement.
This Senate resolution honors Luke Land, the 2026 valedictorian of Halls High School, for his academic excellence and community pride. The bill formally commends his outstanding grade point average and successful participation in extracurricular activities during his high school career. It directs the creation of a copy of the resolution to be presented to Mr. Land as a gesture of recognition. The measure does not alter any laws or policies but serves solely as a ceremonial tribute to a specific student's achievements.
Senate Resolution 385 formally honors Neylan Walker, the 2026 valedictorian of Tipton Christian Academy, for his academic excellence. The resolution commends his high grade point average and participation in extracurricular activities while recognizing his achievement as a source of pride for his school and community. This measure is a ceremonial tribute that does not alter any laws or policies but serves to publicly acknowledge the student's accomplishments.
This Senate resolution honors Joel Cline for his outstanding work as a legislative intern assisting Senator Paul Rose during the 2026 session. The document formally recognizes his dedication to duties such as constituent relations, bill tracking, and office management, while also highlighting his academic achievements and personal background. By passing this measure, the Senate expresses appreciation for Cline's service and extends its best wishes for his future endeavors.
Senate Resolution 387 honors Briana Mason, the 2026 valedictorian of Covington High School, for her academic excellence and extracurricular involvement. The resolution formally commends her achievements and expresses the legislative body's best wishes for her future success. This measure is a ceremonial recognition that does not alter any laws or policies.
Senate Resolution 370 formally honors Neelium Prayun, the 2026 valedictorian of Ripley High School, for her academic excellence. The resolution commends her outstanding grade point average and participation in extracurricular activities while in high school. It directs the creation of a copy of the resolution to be presented to the student as a gesture of recognition.
Senate Resolution 372 formally honors Maleah Torres, the 2026 Salutatorian of Brighton High School, for her academic excellence. The resolution commends her high grade point average and extracurricular involvement while offering well wishes for her future. This measure is a ceremonial recognition that does not alter laws or affect public policy.
Senate Resolution 380 formally honors Jeremy Leggett, the 2026 valedictorian of Arlington High School, for his outstanding academic achievements. The resolution commends his high grade point average and participation in extracurricular activities while recognizing his success as a source of pride for his family and community. This legislative action serves as a symbolic gesture of appreciation and extends best wishes for his future success.
This Senate resolution honors Matthew Kurrus, the 2026 Salutatorian of Covington High School, for his outstanding academic performance. The measure formally commends him for achieving a high grade point average while balancing his studies with various extracurricular activities. It also directs the preparation of a copy of the resolution for presentation to Mr. Kurrus as a gesture of recognition from the Tennessee State Senate.
SB 2335 amends Tennessee's aggravated criminal trespass law to specifically include disrupting a religious assembly within a building on property as a punishable offense. It directly affects individuals who enter or remain on property without consent and disrupt religious gatherings, such as protests or services inside a place of worship. The key provision adds a new subsection (D) to the trespass definition, stating that disrupting a religious assembly while on the property constitutes aggravated criminal trespass. This change elevates the offense to a Class A misdemeanor, carrying potential penalties of up to 11 months in jail.
This Tennessee House Resolution authorizes specific nonprofit organizations to hold annual charitable gaming events, such as raffles and reverse raffles, between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027. The bill directly affects the listed 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(19) entities by formally approving their specific fundraising plans across various counties in the state. By listing these organizations and their event details, the resolution fulfills a constitutional requirement that mandates legislative approval for such charitable gaming activities.
SJR 722 is a symbolic resolution affirming the Tennessee General Assembly's support for Israel, specifically commemorating the return of all hostages following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks. It expresses solidarity with Israel's right to defend itself against terrorism and cites historical, economic (e.g., $95.7 million in Tennessee exports to Israel in 2025), and strategic ties between Tennessee and Israel. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but serves as a formal statement of legislative support.
