Memorials, Recognition - Aaron Loy, Tennessee Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers State Discussion Meet winner -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Jessie Seal

Ceremonial resolution honors Aaron Loy for winning Tennessee Farm Bureau's Young Farmers and Ranchers State Discussion Meet and advancing to the national competition.

Signed by Governor.

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Purpose and Intent

SJR 124 is a ceremonial joint resolution recognizing and congratulating Aaron Loy of Jefferson County for winning the Tennessee Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers State Discussion Meet. The resolution highlights Loy’s achievement at the Tennessee Farm Bureau’s 103rd annual meeting in Franklin and notes that the Discussion Meet showcases participants’ knowledge of farm-related issues and proposed solutions. It also acknowledges Loy’s advancement to the national competition at the American Farm Bureau Convention in San Antonio, Texas, and expresses appreciation for his ongoing contributions to Tennessee farming and agricultural heritage.

Key Provisions

Honors Aaron Loy for winning the Tennessee Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers State Discussion Meet.

Recognizes the State Discussion Meet as a forum for addressing pertinent agricultural issues and generating potential solutions.

States Loy advanced to the national level competition in San Antonio, Texas.

Affirms Tennessee’s agricultural heritage and Loy’s role in advancing farming in Jefferson County and within his family.

Provides that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation; includes customary language about omitting certain procedural text from the copy produced for presentation.

Who or What is Affected

Aaron Loy, Jefferson County, Tennessee, and his family.

Tennessee Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers program participants and supporters.

The general public, by publicly recognizing notable contributions to the state’s agricultural sector.

No fiscal or regulatory changes; the bill is purely ceremonial.

Procedural and Timeline Highlights

Introduced: February 10, 2025 (Sponsor: Senator Seal)

Passed First Consideration: February 12, 2025

Passed Second Consideration and Refer to Senate Calendar Committee: February 13, 2025

Senate Consent Calendar actions and adoption: February 18–20, 2025 (Adopted 32-0)

Concurred in House with amendments: February 24, 2025 (Ayes 93, Nays 0, PNV 2)

Enrolled and ready for signatures: February 25, 2025

Signed by Senate Speaker and House Speaker: February 25, 2025

Transmitted to Governor for action: February 28, 2025

Signed by Governor: March 4, 2025

Impact and Implications

Non-fiscal, ceremonial designation recognizing individual achievement.

Publicly acknowledges and celebrates agricultural leadership and youth involvement in Tennessee.

Reinforces the value of the agricultural sector within the state’s heritage and communities.

Notes: The resolution is intended for formal presentation and does not create statutory duties or funding.

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