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SJR 361

Memorials, Interns - Darryan Walker -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Tom Hatcher

Commends Darryan Walker for outstanding service as a legislative intern for Senator Tom Hatcher; ceremonial recognition with best wishes for her future success.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 361

Overview

Senate Joint Resolution 361 (SJR 361) is a ceremonial, non-binding joint resolution that memorializes and commends Darryan Walker for exemplary service as a legislative intern for Senator Tom Hatcher during the Tennessee General Assembly’s 2025 session. The resolution is a formal expression of appreciation from the General Assembly and includes best wishes for Walker’s future.

What the bill does

  • Commends and recognizes Darryan Walker for outstanding service as a legislative intern.
  • Notes Walker’s academic and extracurricular achievements and her contributions during the 2025 legislative session.
  • Specifies that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation, with a minor clerical provision regarding formatting of the printed copy.

Key provisions and language

  • The core provision: “we hereby commend Darryan Walker for outstanding service as a legislative intern for Senator Tom Hatcher and extend to her our best wishes for every future success.”
  • Administrative/formatting note: Upon presentation, the copy should omit the final clause and the language following the State seal appear without House or Senate designation, per the resolution’s text.

Who is affected

  • Primary honoree: Darryan Walker, a student at Tennessee State University (TSU) majoring in public health.
  • The resolution also highlights Walker’s background, including involvement with TSU’s Student Government Association, Alpha Psi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and TSU Leadership cohorts (Seventh and Eighth Cohorts in 2022–2023).
  • Indirectly, Senator Tom Hatcher and his staff, and the Tennessee General Assembly, as the entities issuing the commendation.

Timeline and procedural history

  • Introduced: March 31, 2025.
  • House/Senate actions culminated in: April 15, 2025 (House concurrence, 95 ayes–0 nays).
  • Enrolled and ready for signatures: April 17, 2025; signed by Senate Speaker the same day.
  • Transmitted to Governor for action: April 21, 2025.
  • Governor’s action: Signed into law on April 24, 2025.
  • Status: Final, signed by Governor; the bill is a memorial resolution and does not create new laws or fiscal obligations.

Impact and scope

  • This is a ceremonial recognition with no new statutory requirements, funding, or policy changes.
  • Serves to publicly acknowledge and celebrate the work of a legislative intern and to highlight the value of internships in the legislative process.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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