A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Emily Griffis on her receipt of the Governor's Volunteer Stars Award.
Summary
Senate Resolution 61 is a ceremonial measure honoring and congratulating Emily Griffis for receiving the Governor’s Volunteer Stars Award. The resolution recognizes her community service and volunteerism as exemplary, and it frames her as a model citizen whose efforts reflect the spirit of Tennessee’s “Volunteer State” identity.
The resolution also includes general findings about the value of volunteer service in Tennessee, noting the number of volunteers, hours of service, and estimated economic contribution of volunteerism statewide. It does not create a new program, impose requirements, or change substantive law; instead, it directs that an appropriate copy be prepared for presentation to Ms. Griffis.
Impact
SR0061 has no direct impact on state statutes, regulations, or agency operations. Its effect is purely honorary and symbolic, using the Senate’s formal recognition to commend an individual citizen and to publicly affirm the importance of volunteer service in Tennessee. No legal rights, duties, funding, or enforcement mechanisms are created or altered.
Sentiment
The sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and noncontroversial. The floor vote was unanimous, 29 yeas and 0 nays, indicating broad support for honoring Emily Griffis and for the underlying message celebrating volunteerism and community service. There is no evidence of opposition in the available record.
Contention
There are no notable points of contention in the bill text or voting history. Because the resolution is a commendation rather than a policy measure, it does not appear to have generated debate over costs, implementation, or legal effects. The only substantive emphasis is on recognizing Ms. Griffis’s volunteer contributions and the broader value of civic service.