Memorials, Interns - Aaron Sullivan -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Paul Bailey

The resolution formally commends Aaron Sullivan for exemplary service as a legislative intern during the 2026 Tennessee Senate session.

Transmitted to Governor for action.

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Overview

Purpose: A ceremonial resolution recognizing and commending Aaron Sullivan for exemplary service as a legislative intern.

Sponsor: Senator Bailey (with co-sponsor Senator Paul Bailey).

Session: 114th Tennessee General Assembly.

Status: Passed by both chambers and transmitted; the action history indicates it was adopted and sent to the House for concurrence, then placed on consent calendars and engrossed for transmission.

Purpose and Intent

The resolution honors Aaron Sullivan for his work as a legislative intern during the 2026 session.

It praises his contributions to Senator Paul Bailey and the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee, noting that his service provided benefits to legislators and the General Assembly as a whole.

It serves as an official commendation recognizing Sullivan’s conduct, decorum, and insight during his internship.

Key Provisions and Language

Formal commendation: The Senate states that Aaron Sullivan “has distinguished himself” and “surpassed all criteria that define a devoted and conscientious legislative intern.”

Personal and academic background (as stated in the bill):

Origin: Columbia, Tennessee.
Education: Student at Tennessee Technological University with a criminology degree and a minor in cybercrime.

Timeline: The recognition pertains to his service during the 2026 session of the One Hundred Fourteenth General Assembly.

Final clause: An appropriate copy of the resolution will be prepared for presentation (standard ceremonial closing).

Who is Affected

Primary: Aaron Sullivan (the intern being commended).

Indirect: Senator Bailey, the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee, and the broader Tennessee General Assembly, which receives the commendation as part of official record-keeping and ceremonial acknowledgments.

The public: Readers of state records who seek to understand recognition given to individuals contributing to the legislative process.

Procedural and Timeline Details

Introduced: April 21, 2026.

First Consideration: April 22, 2026 (passed).

Sponsor actions: Added (April 23, 2026) with co-sponsorship by Paul Bailey.

Senate actions: Passed on first and second considerations, placed on consent calendar, and ultimately adopted on April 23, 2026.

Transmission: Engrossed and ready for transmission to the House; standard ceremonial reciprocal process expected for companion actions in the House (if applicable).

Impact and Implications

No substantive policy changes or fiscal impacts are associated with this resolution.

The bill serves an official ceremonial function, recognizing exemplary service and contributing to the historical record of the 2026 legislative session.

It highlights the value placed on legislative interns and their role in supporting the legislative process.

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