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SJR 1096

Memorials, Recognition - Jaden Yoder, 2026 Boys & Girls Club of Elizabethton/Carter County Youth of the Year -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Rusty Crowe

Tennessee honors Jaden Yoder as the 2026 Youth of the Year for the Boys & Girls Club of Elizabethton/Carter County, recognizing leadership and community service.

Concurred, Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0
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Bill Summary · SJR 1096

Summary of bill: SJR 1096 (Senate Joint Resolution)

Jurisdiction

Tennessee

Session

114

Title

Memorials, Recognition - Jaden Yoder, 2026 Boys & Girls Club of Elizabethton/Carter County Youth of the Year

Purpose and intent

  • The primary purpose of SJR 1096 is to honor and commend Jaden Yoder for being named the 2026 Youth of the Year for the Boys & Girls Club of Elizabethton/Carter County.
  • The resolution recognizes Yoder’s membership and seven years of involvement with the local Boys & Girls Club, and it situates the honor within the broader context of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Youth of the Year program, which has recognized youth since 1947.
  • The resolution expresses the General Assembly’s support and best wishes for Yoder’s future success, framing the recognition as part of acknowledging young leaders who contribute to their communities.

Key provisions

  • Formal recognition by both houses of the Tennessee General Assembly (Senate and House concurrence) honoring Jaden Yoder as the 2026 Youth of the Year for the local Boys & Girls Club.
  • A statement of commendation that highlights Yoder’s seven-year membership with the Boys & Girls Club of Elizabethton/Carter County and the values exemplified by Youth of the Year participants (leadership, service, academic excellence, healthy lifestyles).
  • A requirement that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation.
  • The text notes that, upon proper request, the language following the State seal may appear without House or Senate designation on the copy presented.

Who is affected

  • Jaden Yoder: primary honoree and recipient of formal recognition.
  • Boys & Girls Club of Elizabethton/Carter County and its members/participants: indirectly affected through the public acknowledgment of the club’s impact.
  • Tennessee General Assembly: issuance of a formal bipartisan resolution recognizing a local youth leader.

Procedural/timeline details

  • Introduced and first considered in April 2026.
  • Passed First Consideration (April 9, 2026).
  • Passed Second Consideration and referred to Senate Calendar Committee (April 13, 2026).
  • Placed on Senate Consent Calendar (April 13, 2026) and subsequently on a consent calendar with action on April 15, 2026.
  • Passed the Senate and moved to the House, with action noted as “Engrossed; ready for transmission to House” (April 15, 2026).
  • On April 16, 2026, placed on House consent calendar for consideration (per action history).

Notable contextual details

  • The resolution is a ceremonial, non-binding acknowledgment typical of memorials recognizing individual achievements and community service.
  • It references the longstanding Youth of the Year program, highlighting its role in celebrating leadership, service, academics, and healthy living among club members.

Bottom line

SJR 1096 is a formal, ceremonial resolution in the Tennessee General Assembly recognizing Jaden Yoder for being named the 2026 Youth of the Year for the Boys & Girls Club of Elizabethton/Carter County, affirming the value of youth leadership and community service, and conveying best wishes for Yoder’s future endeavors.

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

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