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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 374
By Oliver
SJR0374
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A RESOLUTION to recognize Seanne Wilson on the occasion of
her retirement.
WHEREAS, it is appropriate that this General Assembly should honor those citizens who
have performed with uncommon devotion and enthusiasm throughout their careers in public
service; and
WHEREAS, Seanne Wilson is one such individual, who has recently retired after a
distinguished and purpose-filled career in public service and higher education, culminating in
sixteen years of exceptional service at Tennessee State University (TSU); and
WHEREAS, Ms. Wilson began her professional journey with the State of Tennessee at
the Department of Labor and Workforce Development and later served with distinction at the
Department of Commerce and Insurance; and
WHEREAS, a proud third-generation graduate of Tennessee State University, Seanne
Wilson returned to her beloved alma mater to begin a new and impactful chapter, initially
serving in the Office of the President as executive assistant to Dr. Melvin N. Johnson, the
seventh president of TSU, and subsequently working under interim president Dr. Portia Holmes
Shields, who appointed Ms. Wilson to the Office of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving; and
WHEREAS, she was later promoted by TSU's eighth president, Dr. Glenda Glover, to
serve as director of the TSU Women's Center within the Division of Student Affairs, a role in
which she flourished for more than a decade, empowering, uplifting, and transforming the lives
of young women on campus; and
WHEREAS, under her leadership, the TSU Women's Center became a beacon of
support and advancement for women, and Ms. Wilson led the celebrated Women of Legend and
Merit Awards Dinner for ten years, an event that honored outstanding women and inspired
countless students; and
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WHEREAS, Seanne Wilson's tireless commitment extended beyond the Women's
Center, as she contributed meaningfully to the success of the TSU Homecoming Committee
and Gala, and cultivated strong relationships with colleagues, students, alumni, and community
leaders who became lifelong friends and partners; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Wilson is also an accomplished author and advocate for empowering
individuals to heal from trauma, particularly through her books Overcoming Me and Overcoming
You, as well as her podcast and speaking engagements at conferences, churches, and schools;
and
WHEREAS, her unwavering commitment to supporting others on their journey to
success, her focus on resilience, and her belief that it is never too late to transform one's life
have inspired countless individuals to overcome challenges and embrace new opportunities;
and
WHEREAS, Seanne Wilson's distinguished career in public service and higher education
exemplifies her dedication to improving the lives of all Tennesseans, and she should be
specially recognized; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTEENTH
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING, that we hereby recognize and commend Seanne Wilson
for her honorable and astute service to the people of Tennessee, extending our heartfelt wishes
for a happy and fulfilling retirement and every continued success in her future endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an appropriate copy of this resolution be prepared
for presentation with this final clause omitted from such copy and upon proper request made to
the appropriate clerk, the language appearing immediately following the State seal appear
without House or Senate designation.