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Memorials, Interns - Kermina Wadeh -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Janice Bowling

Ceremonially commend Kermina Wadeh for outstanding service as a legislative intern for Senator Janice Bowling during the 2026 Tennessee session, with best wishes for her future.

Concurred, Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0
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Bill Summary · SJR 1075

Summary of Bill: SJR 1075 (Session 114, Tennessee)

Title

Memorial resolution commending Kermina Wadeh for exemplary service as a legislative intern for Senator Janice Bowling.

Purpose and Intent

  • The primary purpose of SJR 1075 is ceremonial: to commend and recognize the exemplary service and contributions of Kermina Wadeh during her internship with Senator Janice Bowling in the 2026 session of the Tennessee General Assembly.
  • It acknowledges Wadeh’s role, performance, and positive impact on the legislators, the General Assembly, and constituents.

Key Provisions

  • Formal commendation of Kermina Wadeh as a legislative intern for Senator Janice Bowling during the 2026 session.
  • A statement of Wadeh’s qualifications, character, and accomplishments, including:
    • Participation in daily legislative operations.
    • Noted professionalism, initiative, dependability, and thoughtful task execution.
    • Academic background: Vanderbilt University student pursuing a BA in Sociology and Medicine, Health, and Society, with a focus on Inequality, Intersectionality, and Health Justice.
    • Prior experience with the Nashville Mayor’s Office, the Tennessee Justice Center, and the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition.
    • Involvement in teaching, program cohorts, pre-law activities, and various nonprofit and health/public service initiatives.
  • Automatic conclusion that the Senate (and House, by concurrence) commend Wadeh for outstanding service and wish her future success.
  • Administrative note that the resolution may be copied and provided to Wadeh upon request, with the appropriate signature blocks reflecting the omission of House/Senate designation from the copy.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Kermina Wadeh, as the intern being commended.
  • Secondary: Senator Janice Bowling and the Tennessee General Assembly, as recipients and beneficiaries of formal recognition and ceremonial commendation.

Procedural/Timeline Details

  • Introduction and consideration timeline:
    • Filed for introduction: April 6, 2026.
    • Passed First Consideration: April 9, 2026.
    • Passed Second Consideration and referral to Senate Calendar Committee: April 13, 2026.
    • Placed on Senate Consent Calendar for April 15, 2026.
    • Engrossed and ready for transmission to House: April 15, 2026.
    • Senate placed on House consent calendar: April 16, 2026.
  • Final action: The resolution was adopted by the Senate with a unanimous vote (Ayes 32, Nays 0) on April 15, 2026, and subsequently transmitted for House concurrence.
  • The bill is a memorial resolution, which is a ceremonial expression of recognition and does not create enforceable laws or financial obligations.

Practical Impact

  • No fiscal impact or policy changes; serves to publicly honor a student intern for exemplary service.
  • Enhances the visibility of legislative internship programs and may support continuity and encouragement for future interns.

Summary Statement

SJR 1075 is a formal, ceremonial resolution recognizing Kermina Wadeh for outstanding service as a legislative intern for Senator Janice Bowling during the 2026 Tennessee legislative session. It highlights her academic background, prior public service experience, and professional conduct, and it extends best wishes for her future endeavors. The measure reflects the General Assembly’s practice of acknowledging individuals who contribute to the legislative process.

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

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