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SJR 1077

Memorials, Recognition - Aubri Whaley, Boys & Girls Clubs of Tennessee Youth of the Year -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Adam Lowe

Tennessee legislature honors Aubri Whaley as Boys & Girls Clubs of Tennessee Youth of the Year through ceremonial resolution recognizing youth achievement.

SJR placed on H. consent cal. for 4/20/2026
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Bill Summary · SJR 1077

Legislative bill overview

SJR 1077 is a memorial resolution introduced in the Tennessee legislature that honors Aubri Whaley for being named the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tennessee Youth of the Year. This is a non-binding ceremonial measure that recognizes individual achievement rather than creating new law or policy.

Why is this important

While memorial resolutions have no legal force, they serve an important civic function by publicly recognizing outstanding young people and the organizations that develop youth leadership. This acknowledgment can boost the honoree's profile and validate the work of youth-serving organizations in the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Legislative time allocation - Some argue that formal legislative resolutions for individual recognition consume chamber time that could address substantive policy matters
  • Selection criteria transparency - Questions may arise about how Youth of the Year recipients are selected and whether the process is merit-based and inclusive
  • Precedent concerns - Frequent passage of similar resolutions could create pressure for the legislature to recognize all award winners from major organizations, setting difficult precedents

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

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