A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Frances Ogeal Halfacre Webster on the celebration of her 100th birthday.
Summary
House Joint Resolution 905 is a ceremonial measure honoring and congratulating Frances Ogeal Halfacre Webster on the occasion of her 100th birthday. The resolution recites biographical details about Ms. Webster’s life, including her upbringing in Granville, education at Tennessee Polytechnic Institute, long career as an educator and girls’ basketball coach, family life, and later work as an author, playwright, and community supporter.
The resolution also highlights her civic and charitable contributions, including support for Tennessee 4-H, involvement with the Granville Museum project, and dedication of a storytelling stage in memory of her parents. It concludes by extending the General Assembly’s best wishes and directing that an appropriate copy be prepared for presentation.
Impact
This resolution does not amend or create any state law, alter agency duties, or change the rights or obligations of any person or entity. Its effect is purely commemorative and symbolic, serving to recognize an individual Tennessean and preserve the honor in the legislative record. No statutes are affected.
Sentiment
The sentiment around the bill is uniformly positive and celebratory. The recorded floor votes were unanimous, with 94 yeas and 0 nays on third consideration and 32 yeas and 0 nays on the motion to adopt, indicating broad bipartisan support and no visible opposition. The tone of the resolution itself is appreciative and laudatory.
Contention
There is no substantive contention reflected in the bill text, committee materials, or voting history. Because the measure is a personal tribute resolution, it appears to have been treated as noncontroversial and passed by consent. Any discussion would likely have focused on Ms. Webster’s accomplishments and community service rather than on policy disagreements.