Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

Tennessee Senate Bill SR0226 Compare Versions

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4	4	SENATE RESOLUTION 226
5	5	By Gardenhire
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12	12	A RESOLUTION to honor the Tennessee Society Sons of the
13	13	American Revolution on the celebration of its
14	14	135
15	15	th
16	16	anniversary.
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18	18	WHEREAS, the Senate takes pleasure in recognizing those outstanding civic and
19	19	patriotic organizations and their members who work with purpose, commitment, and enthusiasm
20	20	to promote patriotism and preserve America's panoramic history and heritage; and
21	21	WHEREAS, one such worthy organization is the Tennessee Society Sons of the
22	22	American Revolution (TNSSAR), founded in Nashville in December 1889, whose proud
23	23	members are descended from the patriots who won American independence during the
24	24	Revolutionary War; and
25	25	WHEREAS, TNSSAR seeks to perpetuate the ideals of the war for independence,
26	26	stories of patriotism, courage, sacrifice, tragedy, and triumph of the men and women who
27	27	achieved the independence of the American people; and
28	28	WHEREAS, the exemplary community service undertaken by the members of TNSSAR
29	29	includes working with veterans hospitals; placing markers at Revolutionary War patriots'
30	30	gravesites; offering the services of the color guard to parades, grave dedications, and other
31	31	appropriate events; and participating in naturalization ceremonies for new citizens; and
32	32	WHEREAS, Tennessee Code Annotated, § 49-6-1001, requires daily recitation of the
33	33	Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States in each classroom in which the flag is
34	34	displayed and encourages patriotic organizations such as the Tennessee Society Sons of the
35	35	American Revolution to donate flags to schools to ensure the presence of the flag of the United
36	36	States of America in each classroom; and
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41	41	WHEREAS, in furtherance of this goal, the Society has donated over 4,000 flags to
42	42	classrooms across the State of Tennessee through its America 250 Flags for Freedom project;
43	43	and
44	44	WHEREAS, over the past 135 years, the Society has counted among its Compatriots
45	45	numerous citizens who have achieved high positions of acclaim in their chosen fields of public
46	46	service and endeavor, including Education and Letters, Military and Law, and Politics; these
47	47	Compatriots include Lt. General Frank Maxwell Andrews, for whom Andrews Air Force Base is
48	48	named; General William Westmoreland; Lt. Colonel P.Z. Horton; U.S. Senator Estes Kefauver;
49	49	Governor Ned Ray McWherter; Tennessee Senate Majority Leader and United States District
50	50	Court Judge Mark Norris; State Senators Todd Gardenhire and Ed Jackson; and State Senate
51	51	Sergeants-at-Arms Ronnie Townes, Bruce Jackson, and Dan Lee, among others; and
52	52	WHEREAS, TNSSAR annually honors individuals for good citizenship as well as those
53	53	who have evinced outstanding bravery and self-sacrifice in the face of imminent danger; the
54	54	Society also recognizes select law enforcement officials who have demonstrated outstanding
55	55	service with the Law Enforcement Award; and
56	56	WHEREAS, moreover, the Society annually acknowledges outstanding high school
57	57	students with the Good Citizenship Award and recognizes exceptional JROTC cadets with the
58	58	ROTC Award; TNSSAR also conducts State scholarship competitions for Eagle Scouts and
59	59	hosts a statewide historical oration contest; and
60	60	WHEREAS, Tennessee Code Annotated, § 15-2-114, provides that "April 19 of each
61	61	year shall be observed as 'Patriots' Day,' to honor and recognize the opening events of the War
62	62	of the Revolution"; TNSSAR annually commemorates Patriots' Day by presenting the Colors in
63	63	the Tennessee Senate; and
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68	68	WHEREAS, we find it appropriate to acknowledge and applaud the Tennessee Society
69	69	Sons of the American Revolution for over 135 years of patriotic service and its dedication to
70	70	promoting patriotism and preserving American history; now, therefore,
71	71	BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTEENT H
72	72	GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, that we honor the Tennessee
73	73	Society Sons of the American Revolution for its meritorious service to Tennessee, commend the
74	74	Society for its countless contributions and many good works in patriotic service, and extend our
75	75	best wishes during the celebration of its 135
76	76	th
77	77	anniversary and beyond.
78	78	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an appropriate copy of this resolution be prepared
79	79	for presentation with this final clause omitted from such copy.
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