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SJR 1063

Memorials, Recognition - Kalli Crowder, 4-H Top Honors -

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

Tennessee honors Kalli Crowder for top 4-H poultry show achievements, recognizing youth leadership and the value of agricultural education.

SJR placed on H. consent cal. for 4/20/2026
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Bill Summary · SJR 1063

Summary of Senate Joint Resolution 1063 (SJR 1063) — Tennessee 114th General Assembly

Purpose and Intent

  • SJR 1063 is a memorial resolution recognizing and honoring Kalli Crowder of Cocke County 4-H for earning top honors at the Dixie Tennessee Valley Poultry Show in Knoxville.
  • The resolution celebrates Crowder’s achievements within Tennessee’s agricultural education and youth development system (4-H).

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Official acknowledgment: The resolution formally commends Kalli Crowder for her accomplishments in the 4-H poultry project and at the Dixie Tennessee Valley Poultry Show.
  • Description of achievements: Crowder received multiple top honors in the junior category, including:
    • Best of Variety
    • Best of Breed
    • Reserve Champion Feather Leg
  • Rationale provided: The resolution notes that the 4-H poultry project teaches students about raising quality poultry, daily care, show preparation, health, breeding, and responsible animal husbandry. It emphasizes the development of leadership, confidence, work ethic, responsibility, and patience through participation.

Who/What is Affected

  • Acknowledgment directed toward:
    • Kalli Crowder, a member of Cocke County 4-H, and her achievements in the Dixie Tennessee Valley Poultry Show.
  • Indirect beneficiaries include:
    • Tennessee 4-H program and its emphasis on youth agricultural education.
    • The broader community that recognizes and promotes youth involvement in agriculture.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Legislative action:
    • Introduced and referred to the appropriate committee, advanced through readings and amendments as part of the normal joint-resolution process.
    • Passed the Senate on Second Consideration (April 13, 2026) and placed on the Senate Consent calendar for April 15, 2026.
    • Passed the Senate on April 15, 2026 (Ayes 32, Nays 0).
    • Placed on the House consent calendar (April 16, 2026) for consideration and transmission to the House.
    • Engrossed/ready for transmission to the House (April 15, 2026) and subsequently adopted on the House side (H. consent calendar) with the final presentation clause.
  • Final form: The resolution is to be presented as an official copy honoring Crowder, with a standard closing clause about presentation of the commemorative copy.

Impact

  • Civic and cultural impact: Provides formal statewide recognition for a young Tennessean achieving notable success in 4-H, reinforcing the value of youth leadership in agriculture.
  • Educational impact: Highlights the benefits of 4-H programs and poultry projects in fostering practical skills, discipline, and community involvement.
  • Symbolic policy effect: While ceremonial, such resolutions can enhance community pride and encourage continued participation in 4-H and agricultural disciplines.

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

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