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SJR 469

Memorials, Interns - Laianni K. Moore -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Mark Pody

Ceremonial Tennessee Joint Resolution commends Laianni K. Moore for exemplary intern work with Senator Pody, creating official recognition with no policy effect or fiscal impact.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 469

Summary of Senate Joint Resolution 469 (SJR 469)

Overview

SJR 469 is a memorial joint resolution recognizing Laianni K. Moore for exemplary service as a legislative intern to Senator Mark Pody during the 2025 Tennessee General Assembly session. The measure is ceremonial in nature, expressing appreciation and best wishes; it does not create new rights or impose obligations outside of formal acknowledgment. The bill has been signed by the Governor and is effective as a matter of record.

Purpose and intent

  • Commend Laianni K. Moore for outstanding service as a legislative intern.
  • Acknowledge the contributions and benefits her work provided to the legislators, the General Assembly, and the legislative process.
  • Provide a formal, ceremonial recognition and best wishes for her future success.
  • Note the collaborative acceptance by both chambers (Senate and House) as part of the memorial process.

Key provisions

  • The Senate, with concurrence from the House, resolves to commend Laianni K. Moore for her service as a legislative intern to Senator Mark Pody during the 2025 session.
  • The resolution describes Moore’s academic background, extracurricular involvement, and prior leadership/participation in related programs.
  • The measure directs that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation to Moore.

Background on the honoree

  • Student at Tennessee State University (TSU) pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Political Science with a minor in English.
  • Extracurriculars: Sigma Tau Delta, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International; Andrew Goodman Foundation campus ambassador; Honors College member and former vice president of the honors dorm facility.
  • Pre-Internship programs: Thurgood Marshall College Fund Leadership Institute (2024) and Rutgers English Diversity Institute (2024).
  • Served as a legislative intern for Senator Mark Pody during the 2025 Session of the One Hundred Fourteenth General Assembly.

Procedural history and timeline

  • Introduced: April 17, 2025.
  • April 21, 2025: Senate adopted the resolution (Ayes 33, Nays 0); engrossed, ready for transmission.
  • April 22, 2025: Sponsor added; concurrence voted (Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 1); placed on House consent calendar.
  • April 24, 2025: Enrolled and ready for signatures; Senate and House speakers signed.
  • April 25, 2025: Transmitted to Governor for action.
  • May 5, 2025: Signed by Governor.

Sponsor

  • Primary sponsor: Senator Pody.

Impact and implications

  • No fiscal impact or policy changes; purely ceremonial recognition.
  • Creates an official record acknowledging Moore’s contributions and serves as a formal token of appreciation from the Tennessee General Assembly.

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

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