A RESOLUTION to honor Robert "Buz" Lacy on being inducted into the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tennessee Hall of Fame.
Summary
Senate Joint Resolution 367 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Robert "Buz" Lacy for his induction into the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tennessee Hall of Fame. The resolution highlights his long service to the Boys & Girls Club of Morristown, including leadership roles as board president, vice president, executive committee chair, and organizer of fundraising efforts, as well as his role as a charter member of the Boys & Girls Club Foundation of Morristown.
The resolution also recites Mr. Lacy’s broader civic and professional background, including his service in the U.S. Coast Guard, his education at Carson-Newman College and Vanderbilt University, his 50-year banking career, and his involvement with organizations such as TCAT Morristown, Rotary, Cherokee Guidance, the Red Cross, and the Morristown Chamber of Commerce. It concludes by expressing appreciation for his commitment to youth and community service and directs that an appropriate copy be prepared for presentation.
Impact
This resolution does not change state law, create new programs, or appropriate funds. Its legal effect is limited to formal legislative recognition and commendation of an individual citizen, with no direct impact on statutes, regulatory authority, or public benefits. Its practical effect is symbolic, reinforcing legislative support for youth-serving nonprofit work and community leadership.
Sentiment
The sentiment around the bill is unanimously positive and celebratory. The votes show strong bipartisan or noncontroversial support, with passage on the floor by 31-0 and later 95-0 on consent calendar third consideration. The resolution’s tone is appreciative and honorary, reflecting broad agreement with recognizing Mr. Lacy’s service to youth and the community.
Contention
There is no apparent substantive contention in the bill text, discussion record, or voting history. Because the measure is a ceremonial resolution honoring an individual, it appears to have been treated as noncontroversial. The only identifiable focus is praise for Robert "Buz" Lacy’s service, leadership, and fundraising work with the Boys & Girls Club and related civic organizations.
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