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SJR 1059

Memorials, Recognition - Emma Hummer -

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

The bill honors Emma Hummer for finishing eighth nationally in FFA’s Nursery-Landscape CDE, highlighting FFA’s role in developing Tennessee youths’ leadership and agricultural care

SJR placed on H. consent cal. for 4/20/2026
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Bill Summary · SJR 1059

Summary: Senate Joint Resolution 1059 (SJR 1059), 114th Tennessee General Assembly

Purpose

  • This resolution honors and congratulates Emma Hummer, a National FFA (now FFA) competitor from Tennessee, for her achievement in a national competition.
  • Specifically recognizes her as an eight-place national finisher and Gold Emblem recipient as part of the Erwin FFA chapter, and commends her leadership and contributions to Tennessee’s agriculture community.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Declares the General Assembly’s appreciation for Emma Hummer’s accomplishment and the role of FFA in developing leadership, personal growth, and career success among Tennessee high school students.
  • Acknowledges the effort involved in the National FFA Nursery-Landscape Career Development Event (CDE), including tasks such as plant identification, plant propagation techniques, surveying, and landscape design calculations.
  • Expresses support for FFA’s historical and ongoing impact on Tennessee’s agricultural sector and its future leadership pipeline.
  • The resolution does not impose obligations, allocate funds, or create new programs. It is an official commendation and commemorative acknowledgment.

Who/What is Affected

  • Individual: Emma Hummer (FFA member from Tennessee’s Erwin FFA chapter)
  • Broader group: Tennessee students involved in FFA, and the state’s agricultural community, by recognizing excellence and encouraging continued participation in agricultural education.

Procedural/Timelines

  • Introduction and filing: Filed for introduction on June 6, 2026.
  • Action sequence:
    • Passed first consideration in the Senate (April 9, 2026).
    • Passed second consideration and referred to the Senate Calendar Committee (April 13, 2026).
    • Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (April 13, 2026) and transmitted to the House (April 15, 2026; engrossed and ready for transmission).
    • House approval and consent: House consent calendar action on April 15, 2026; scheduled for House consent on April 20, 2026.
    • Final passage and concurrence by both chambers achieved by April 16–April 20, 2026, with the final language allowing a commemorative copy to be prepared upon request.

Impact

  • Cultural/educational impact: Publicly recognizing student achievement can encourage continued participation in agricultural education and FFA activities.
  • Symbolic significance: Serves as an official state acknowledgment of a Tennessee student’s national achievement, highlighting the value of agricultural leadership programs.

Notable Details

  • Co-sponsor: Senator Steve Southerland
  • The resolution emphasizes the historical role of FFA (founded 1928) and its mission to promote leadership and career success in agriculture.
  • The final copy of the resolution may be prepared without the identifying House/Senate designation, per the resolution’s concluding clause.

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

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