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SJR 1093

Memorials, Recognition - Alayna Baes, 2026 Boys & Girls Club of Morristown Youth of the Year -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Steve Southerland

Recognizes Alayna Baes as the 2026 Youth of the Year for the Boys & Girls Club of Morristown, highlighting her leadership, service, academics, and healthy living.

Concurred, Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0
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Bill Summary · SJR 1093

Summary – Senate Joint Resolution 1093 (SJR 1093), 114th Tennessee General Assembly

Title

Memorials, Recognition – Alayna Baes, 2026 Boys & Girls Club of Morristown Youth of the Year

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution honors and commends Alayna Baes in recognition of being named the 2026 Boys & Girls Club of Morristown Youth of the Year.
  • It publicly acknowledges Baes as an emerging community and state leader, reflecting the values and impact of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Youth of the Year program.
  • The measure emphasizes appreciation for Baes’ dedication, leadership, service, academic achievement, and healthy lifestyle, and conveys best wishes for her future.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Formal recognition by the Tennessee General Assembly of Alayna Baes’s achievement as the 2026 Youth of the Year for the Boys & Girls Club of Morristown.
  • The resolution reiterates the general purpose of Boys & Girls Clubs (safe, encouraging environment; character building; support for youth).
  • It cites the Youth of the Year program as the premier national recognition program of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (established since 1947), highlighting the qualifications expected of Youth of the Year participants (leadership, service, academic excellence, healthy lifestyles).
  • The resolution requests the preparation of an appropriate copy for presentation, with a standard closing clause about the copy’s formatting (omitting legislative identifiers in the final copy).

Who/What is Affected

  • Primary beneficiary: Alayna Baes (the individual being honored).
  • Indirect beneficiaries: Members and stakeholders of the Boys & Girls Club of Morristown, the Morristown-Hamblen High School West community, and the broader Tennessee community that recognizes youth leadership and service.
  • Political actors: Members of the Tennessee General Assembly (Senate and House), who collectively adopt the resolution.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Legislation Type: State Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) – a ceremonial recognition, not a law.
  • Sponsorship: Primary sponsor – Senator Southerland; Co-sponsor – Steve Southerland (as listed; the document notes a co-sponsor).
  • Timeline:
    • Introduced and first consideration: April 8, 2026
    • Passed on second consideration: April 13, 2026
    • Senate consent calendar: April 13, 2026; adopted on consent: April 15, 2026 (unanimous Ayes 32, Nays 0)
    • Referred to House and finalized: April 15–16, 2026 (consent calendar actions indicate concurrent concurrence and transmission to the House)
  • Final action: The resolution was prepared for transmission to the House after Senate adoption and is intended for ceremonial passage recognizing Baes.

Notable Details

  • The document includes the standard concluding clause about preparing an appropriate copy for presentation, with formatting instructions to omit legislative designations on the certificate.
  • The bill is framed as a non-binding symbolic gesture to honor youth achievement and public service.

Bottom Line

SJR 1093 is a ceremonial resolution by the Tennessee Senate recognizing Alayna Baes for being named the 2026 Youth of the Year for the Boys & Girls Club of Morristown, highlighting her leadership, service, academics, and healthy living, and extending best wishes for her future. The measure passed the Senate by unanimous consent and is intended to be presented as an official commemorative copy.

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

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