Tennessee Senate Bill SJR1464

Tennessee 2023-2024 Regular Session

• Introduced: 4/11/24
• Engrossed: 4/15/24
• Enrolled: 4/18/24
• Passed: 5/2/24

Caption

A RESOLUTION to recognize Dr. Linden Cedric Fernando upon his receipt of the President's Award.

Impact

The resolution serves primarily as a means of formal recognition rather than imposing any changes to state laws. However, it promotes an awareness of community health and the importance of medical professionals. By emphasizing the contributions of local figures like Dr. Fernando, it may inspire similar recognitions and enhance community engagement in health-related matters.

Summary

Senate Joint Resolution 1464 (SJR1464) is a resolution honoring Dr. Linden Cedric Fernando for receiving the President's Award. The resolution acknowledges Dr. Fernando's contributions to enhancing the quality of life in his community, underscoring the importance of recognizing individuals who make significant impacts such as community leaders and healthcare professionals. Dr. Fernando, a family physician and occupational medicine specialist, has over forty years of experience and is currently the medical director in the Occupational Health Department at Unicoi County Hospital.

Contention

Since SJR1464 is fundamentally a resolution for recognition, it does not appear to contain points of contention typically associated with legislation that enacts policy change. However, the nature of recognizing a single individual may prompt discussion on how recognition is given within the community, and whether such acknowledgments are equitable across diverse populations or fields of accomplishment.