Memorials, Interns - Marie Garroway -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by London Lamar

The bill formally commends Marie Garroway for exemplary service as a legislative intern, recognizing her contributions to the Senate and broader public policy efforts.

Enrolled and ready for signatures

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Overview

Type: Senate Resolution

Sponsor: Senator London Lamar (primary); co-sponsor included

Subject: Commendation of Marie Garroway for exemplary service as a legislative intern for Senator London Lamar

Status and Timeline:

Introduced: March 27, 2025
Passed First Consideration: March 31, 2025
Passed Second Consideration: April 3, 2025
Adopted by Senate: April 7, 2025 (Ayes 32, Nays 0)
Signed/Enrolled: April 8, 2025

Effective Date: Not applicable (resolutions are ceremonial and do not amend law)

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of SR 118 is to formally commend and recognize Marie Garroway for her exemplary service as a legislative intern during the 2025 session of the Tennessee General Assembly.

The resolution highlights Garroway’s contributions to the legislative process, the benefit to legislators and the General Assembly, and her dedication to public service.

Key Provisions and Content

Commendation Language: The resolution states that Garroway has distinguished herself through adroit service as a legislative intern for Senator London Lamar.

Impact of Service: It notes that her work has yielded innumerable benefits for the legislators she assisted and for the General Assembly as a whole.

Professional Focus: Emphasizes Garroway’s collaboration with legislators, nonprofit advocates, and local government entities to advance policy solutions and promote civil engagement.

Biographical Information: Describes Garroway as a senior at Vanderbilt University pursuing a public policy studies degree with a sociology minor and preparing an honors thesis on suburban job and housing imbalances in Atlanta, Georgia.

Campus and Community Involvement: Highlights her involvement with Vandy Votes (student voter registration) and the Planned Parenthood Policy Committee; mentions prior internship in the Metro Nashville Office of Family Safety, with work on body-worn cameras in domestic violence cases; notes activities in Atlanta related to Georgia state campaigns and domestic violence advocacy groups.

Career Trajectory: Portrays Garroway as actively gaining familiarity with Tennessee state government and public policy, contributing to Capitol Hill with the 2025 session.

Who is Affected

Primary Subject: Marie Garroway (the individual receiving commendation)

Beneficiaries/Interest Groups: Tennessee Senate and General Assembly, Senator London Lamar, and the broader public who benefit from recognition of dedicated public service.

Policy Community Context: Acknowledges Garroway’s prior and ongoing engagement with voter registration efforts, civil engagement initiatives, and domestic violence policy research.

Procedural and Timeline Details

Legislative Process: The resolution followed the standard consent and adoption process for ceremonial recognitions:

Placed on Senate Consent Calendar (April 4, 2025)
Passed on Second Consideration (April 3, 2025) and adopted (April 7, 2025)
Enrolled and signed by Senate leadership (April 8, 2025)

Nature of Action: Ceremonial recognition; resolutions do not create or modify law, fiscal policy, or regulatory requirements.

Bottom Line

SR 118 serves as an official, non-binding acknowledgment by the Tennessee Senate of Marie Garroway’s dedication, learning, and contributions as a legislative intern in the 114th General Assembly. It foregrounds the value of internships and public service experiences in supporting legislative work and civic engagement.

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