A RESOLUTION to congratulate Cocke County Farm Bureau upon its receipt of the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation's President's Award.
Summary
SJR0293 is a ceremonial joint resolution honoring and congratulating the Cocke County Farm Bureau for receiving the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation’s President’s Award. The resolution recognizes the organization’s work in advocacy, organizational advancement, leadership development, and efforts to promote agriculture and communicate the needs of the agricultural community to elected officials.
The measure does not create, amend, or repeal any state law. Instead, it directs that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation and formally records the General Assembly’s commendation of the Cocke County Farm Bureau and its president, Bettye Carver, along with the organization’s members, staff, and leadership.
Impact
Because this is a congratulatory resolution, its legal impact on Tennessee statutes, regulations, or agency authority is none. Its effect is symbolic and commemorative only, serving to place the legislature’s recognition of the Cocke County Farm Bureau and its agricultural advocacy work into the official record.
Sentiment
The sentiment around the bill is strongly positive and unanimous. The available voting history shows overwhelming support in both chambers, with a 29-0 floor vote to adopt and a 91-0 vote for passage on third consideration. No committee opposition or recorded controversy appears in the provided materials.
Contention
There is no notable contention reflected in the bill text, voting record, or available discussion. The resolution is noncontroversial and celebratory, focused on recognizing a local farm organization’s achievements and service to Tennessee agriculture. Support appears broad and bipartisan, with no recorded dissent.
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