A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Sam Wofford upon his receipt of the Professional Staff of the Year Award.
Summary
House Joint Resolution 1205 is a commemorative resolution honoring and commending Sam Wofford for receiving the Chattanooga Police Department’s Professional Staff of the Year Award. The resolution recognizes his work as an RTIC Technician and IT Specialist, emphasizing his technical skill, reliability, professionalism, humility, and willingness to volunteer his time and expertise to support the department.
The measure does not create new law, amend existing statutes, or appropriate funds. Instead, it serves as an official expression of appreciation by the Tennessee General Assembly, with directions for preparing an appropriate copy for presentation and for publication in a form omitting legislative designations under certain circumstances.
Impact
HJR1205 has no regulatory or legal effect on Tennessee statutes, state agencies, or private parties. Its impact is symbolic and ceremonial, providing state recognition of an individual public employee’s service and highlighting the importance of technical support roles within law enforcement operations.
Sentiment
The sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and unanimous. The available voting history shows overwhelming approval in both chambers, including a 91-0 consent calendar passage on third consideration in the House and a 32-0 motion to adopt in the Senate, indicating broad bipartisan support and no recorded opposition.
Contention
There is no notable policy contention associated with this resolution. Because it is a honorary measure focused on recognizing an individual employee’s achievements, the discussion appears to have been noncontroversial, and the recorded votes show no dissent. Any interest in the bill is centered on celebrating Sam Wofford’s service and the Chattanooga Police Department’s professional staff rather than on legislative disagreement.
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