A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Haylee Martin on her receipt of the Governor's Volunteer Stars Award.
Summary
House Joint Resolution 107 is a ceremonial measure honoring and congratulating Haylee Martin of Fentress County for receiving the Governor’s Volunteer Stars Award. The resolution highlights her volunteer service and leadership, including her work with the Rotary Club, the Fentress Hope Foundation, Quality Hospice Care, the Fentress County Chamber of Commerce, and the Upper Cumberland Women’s Club. It frames her as an example of the civic spirit and volunteerism that the resolution says are central to Tennessee’s identity as the “Volunteer State.”
The resolution does not change substantive law, create new programs, or appropriate funds. Its effect is limited to official recognition by the General Assembly and the preparation of a presentation copy for Ms. Martin. Because it is a joint resolution of commendation, it functions as a formal legislative honor rather than a policy measure, and it has no direct impact on state statutes or regulatory obligations for any person or agency.
Impact
HJR 107 has no substantive legal effect on Tennessee statutes, regulations, or government operations. Its impact is symbolic and commemorative: it formally recognizes an individual citizen’s community service and directs that an appropriate copy be prepared for presentation. The measure does not impose duties, create rights, or alter the legal status of any party beyond the legislature’s expression of appreciation.
Sentiment
The sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and unanimous. The bill passed the House on third consideration by consent calendar with 89 yeas and 0 nays, and the Senate motion to adopt also passed 31 to 0. The text itself is celebratory, emphasizing volunteerism, community leadership, and service above self, and there is no indication of opposition in the available discussion or voting record.
Contention
There is no notable policy contention associated with this resolution. Because it is a noncontroversial honorary measure, the votes were unanimous and no committee debate or recorded objections are available in the provided materials. Any discussion would likely have centered on Ms. Martin’s service and the appropriateness of the recognition rather than on legislative disagreement.