Tennessee Senate Bill SR0003

Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/28/25
• Enrolled: 2/13/25
• Passed: 2/13/25

Caption

A RESOLUTION to commend Robert Glenn Officer on his election as the Most Excellent Great Chief of the Grand Council of Knight Masons of the United States.

Summary

Senate Resolution 3 is a ceremonial measure honoring Robert Glenn Officer of Sparta for his election as the Most Excellent Great Chief of the Grand Council of Knight Masons of the United States of America. The resolution recites his long record of service in numerous Masonic bodies, the Knights of Pythias, and other fraternal organizations, as well as his leadership roles in local and state Masonic offices. The resolution also highlights Mr. Officer’s public and community service outside fraternal groups, including his work as a school counselor, adjunct faculty member in psychology, member and vice-mayor of the Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen, and chair of local higher-education advisory bodies. It further notes his educational background and his co-founding of autism-related assistance programs, presenting him as a model citizen whose service reflects the values of the Volunteer State.

Impact

SR0003 does not amend or create any state law or change the duties of any agency, board, or regulated party. Its legal effect is limited to a formal legislative commendation and the preparation of an official copy for presentation, with the final clause omitted from the presentation copy as customary for resolutions of this kind.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and unanimous. The Senate adopted the motion to adopt by a 31-0 vote, and the text itself is entirely laudatory, reflecting broad agreement that Mr. Officer’s civic, educational, and fraternal service merits recognition.

Contention

There is no apparent substantive contention in the bill text or voting record. Because the measure is a nonbinding commendation, it does not appear to have generated policy disagreement; the only notable feature is the extensive listing of Mr. Officer’s fraternal affiliations and leadership roles, which serves to document the basis for the honor rather than to raise controversy.