Memorials, Recognition - IATRIC Manufacturing Solutions of Morristown, Governor's Award of Excellence -

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

Ceremonial resolution honors IATRIC Manufacturing Solutions for 500,000 safe man-hours, recognizing strong workplace safety and OSHA-compliant manufacturing in Morristown.

Signed by Governor.

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Summary: Senate Joint Resolution 175 (SJR 175)

Overview

SJR 175 is a ceremonial, non-appropriations joint resolution recognizing IATRIC Manufacturing Solutions of Morristown for receiving the Tennessee OSHA Governor’s Award of Excellence. Introduced February 24, 2025, the measure was signed into law by the Governor on March 13, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Southerland (primary).

Purpose and Intent

To honor the management and employees of IATRIC Manufacturing Solutions of Morristown for exemplary workplace safety and healthy working conditions.

Specifically recognizing the company for its achievement of 500,000 man-hours without a lost-time accident.

To commend the firm’s leadership, ongoing training, and active employee participation as factors contributing to its safety record.

Key Provisions and Changes

Formal recognition by the Tennessee General Assembly of IATRIC Manufacturing Solutions’ safety achievement and overall commitment to a healthy work environment.

Acknowledgment that the company designs and manufactures FDA-regulated wet wipes used in healthcare, food service, and hospitality sectors, underscoring the importance of safety in regulated manufacturing.

A directive that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation; the language indicates the copy should omit the final “House or Senate designation” clause once requested.

Who is Affected

Primary: IATRIC Manufacturing Solutions of Morristown and its employees, whose workplace safety practices are being recognized.

Secondary: Tennessee OSHA and the broader business community, which may view this as an example of strong workplace safety leadership and compliance.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduced: February 24, 2025.

Senate actions: Passed on First Consideration February 27; Engrossed March 6; Adopted March 6 (Ayes 32, Nays 0).

House actions: Concurred March 10 (Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0); transmitted to Governor March 12.

Governor: Signed into law March 13, 2025.

Sponsor: Southerland (primary).

Context and Significance

This is a ceremonial memorial recognizing a private company for outstanding safety performance, rather than a policy change or funding provision.

It highlights Tennessee’s emphasis on workplace safety and compliance with OSHA standards, potentially serving as a public example for other employers in regulated industries.