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SJR 327

Memorials, Recognition - Kenzlie Ballew, Governor's Volunteer Stars Award -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Tom Hatcher

Recognizes Kenzlie Ballew for receiving the Governor's Volunteer Stars Award, honoring her community leadership and voluntary service as a symbol of Tennessee’s Volunteer State eth

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 327

Summary of Bill: SJR 327 (Session 114) — Tennessee

Title

Memorials, Recognition - Kenzlie Ballew, Governor's Volunteer Stars Award

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill is a Senate Joint Resolution recognizing and honoring an individual, Kenzlie Ballew of Polk County, for receiving the Governor's Volunteer Stars Award.
  • It publicly congratulates her on her community leadership and voluntary service, framing her contributions as reflective of Tennessee’s “Volunteer State” ethos.
  • The resolution expresses best wishes for her future success.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Recognition of Achievement: Officially recognizes Kenzlie Ballew for receiving the Governor's Volunteer Stars Award.
  • Rhetorical Purpose: Serves as a formal commendation from Tennessee's General Assembly to acknowledge exemplary volunteer service.
  • Text to be Prepared: Specifies that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation. The final clause indicates the copy should be prepared with the section following the State seal displayed without House or Senate designation.

Who/What is Affected

  • Individual Recognized: Kenzlie Ballew, a resident of Polk County, Tennessee.
  • Institutional Impact: The Tennessee General Assembly (both Senate and House) and the Governor formally recognize and honor the honoree.
  • Volunteer Sector Context: The resolution cites statewide volunteer statistics to underscore the value of volunteer service in Tennessee (e.g., 1.3 million volunteers contributing over 99 million hours and $2.6 billion to the state economy annually), though these figures are provided as context rather than policy actions.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Sponsor: Senator Hatcher (House co-sponsor: Tom Hatcher; the bill is a joint resolution).
  • Lead Process: The resolution moved through the standard joint resolution path for ceremonial recognitions:
    • Introduced and approved on first and second consideration.
    • Passed on consent calendar and concurrently transmitted between chambers.
    • Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the Senate and House, then transmitted to and signed by the Governor.
  • Effective Date: The bill becomes effective upon the Governor’s signature (as indicated by “Signed by Governor” in the action history).
  • Action Timeline (from records):
    • March 25, 2025: Filed for introduction
    • March 26–31, 2025: Considered on first and second readings; placed on consent calendar
    • April 7–9, 2025: Passed concurred in both chambers; enrolled
    • April 8–9, 2025: Signed by presiding officers, transmitted to Governor
    • April 10, 2025: Signed by Governor

Notes

  • This is a ceremonial recognition bill with no substantive policy changes or appropriations.
  • The resolution emphasizes Tennessee’s culture of volunteerism and uses the example of Kenzlie Ballew to highlight individual community leadership.
  • The bill’s impact is primarily symbolic, intended to honor community contributions and promote public awareness of volunteer service.

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

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