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SJR 1062

Memorials, Recognition - Allison Petterson -

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

Recognizes Allison Petterson for placing eighth nationally and earning a Gold Emblem in the FFA Nursery-Landscape CDE, honoring youth achievement without policy changes.

SJR placed on H. consent cal. for 4/20/2026
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Bill Summary · SJR 1062

Summary of SJR 1062 (Session 114, Tennessee)

Title

Memorials, Recognition – Allison Petterson

Purpose and Intent

  • This joint resolution recognizes and honors Allison Petterson, a national competitor in the Future Farmers of America (FFA) program.
  • The measure commends her achievements and offers best wishes for her future endeavors.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Recognition of Achievement: The resolution publicly honors Allison Petterson for representing Tennessee in the FFA National Nursery-Landscape Career Development Event (CDE), where she and her Erwin FFA teammates placed eighth nationally and earned a Gold Emblem.
  • Description of Competition: The resolution notes that the CDE tasks participants with activities related to the nursery and landscaping industry, including plant identification, plant propagation techniques, surveying, and landscape design calculations.
  • Historical/Contextual Background: It provides context about FFA (now known as simply FFA) and its role in promoting leadership, personal growth, and career success for high school agriculture students since 1928, and emphasizes the importance of such programs to Tennessee’s agricultural sector.
  • Formal Honor: The resolution states that the Tennessee General Assembly honors and recognizes Allison Petterson and wishes her success in her future endeavors.
  • Formalities: The resolution authorizes the preparation of an appropriate copy for presentation. A postscript clarifies that the final copied language should omit House/Senate designations when presented.

Who is Affected

  • Individual: Allison Petterson, as the recognized recipient of the honor.
  • Broader Entities: Tennessee FFA participants and supporters, and Tennessee residents who value agricultural leadership development and youth achievement.
  • Institutional/Web Implications: The Legislature’s records and ceremonial processes reflect this public recognition.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Sponsor: Co-sponsor Steve Southerland; the primary sponsor is Senator Southerland.
  • Status Timeline:
    • Filed for introduction: 2026-04-06
    • Passed First Consideration: 2026-04-09
    • Passed Second Consideration / Referral to Senate Calendar Committee: 2026-04-13
    • Placed on Senate Consent Calendar: 2026-04-13
    • Engrossed and transmitted to House: 2026-04-15
    • House action: Adopted on consent and transmitted back: 2026-04-15
    • Senate consent/calendared: 2026-04-16
  • Effective Impact: As a resolution, it serves as ceremonial recognition and does not create new law, spending, or regulatory change. It is an official statement of commendation by the Tennessee General Assembly.

Summary

SJR 1062 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Allison Petterson, a Tennessee FFA national competitor, for her eighth-place national finish and Gold Emblem in the FFA Nursery-Landscape Career Development Event. The measure highlights the competition’s scope, acknowledges the broader importance of FFA to Tennessee agriculture, and extends best wishes for Petterson’s future. The bill is administrative in nature, with no regulatory or fiscal impact, and serves to publicly recognize exemplary youth achievement.

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

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