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SJR 6003

Memorials, Recognition - Lori Cutler, 2025 Leadership Rutherford Pinnacle Award -

114th First Extraordinary Session (January 2025)

Ceremonial SJR honors Lori Cutler for the 2024 Leadership Rutherford Pinnacle Award; publicly recognizes her community leadership and service with best wishes, no fiscal impact.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 6003

Summary: SJR 6003 – Memorials, Recognition – Lori Cutler, 2025 Leadership Rutherford Pinnacle Award

Overview

SJR 6003 is a Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution (ceremonial, non-budgetary) recognizing Lori Cutler for being named the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Rutherford Pinnacle Award winner for 2024. The resolution, introduced January 27, 2025, was signed by the Governor and represents a formal expression of the Legislature’s appreciation for Cutler’s community leadership and professional contributions.

Purpose and Intent

  • To honor Lori Cutler for her selection as the 2024 Leadership Rutherford Pinnacle Award winner.
  • To publicly acknowledge her leadership, community service, and contributions to local organizations and the broader Tennessee community.
  • To extend best wishes for her continued success.

Key Provisions and Provisions Summary

  • The resolution affirms that it is fitting to salute citizens who distinguish themselves as community leaders.
  • It commends Lori Cutler’s professional roles, particularly as Assistant Vice President of Community Relations, Business Development, and Financial Education at Redstone Federal Credit Union.
  • It highlights Cutler’s community involvement, including leadership roles with Leadership Rutherford (graduate and past chair) and support for numerous nonprofit organizations (e.g., Spina Bifida Association of America, Read to Succeed, Habitat for Humanity, Junior Achievement, The Arc Tennessee, and others).
  • It notes Cutler’s board and committee affiliations with organizations such as United Way of South Central Tennessee, America's Credit Unions Business Development Council, and the Tennessee Department of Education Finance Industry Advisory Council.
  • It lists her educational credentials (MBA from Auburn University; PhD from the University of Alabama at Birmingham) and professional certifications (Certified Treasury Professional; Credit Union Business Development Professional).
  • The text states that the Legislature hereby honors and commends Cutler and extends best wishes for future success.
  • Administrative notes: The resolution provides for an appropriate copy to be prepared for presentation, with a final clause omitted from the copy, and includes standard language about the appearance of the State seal without House/Senate designation.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Lori Cutler (the honoree).
  • Indirectly: Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce, Redstone Federal Credit Union, and numerous community organizations and volunteers connected to Cutler’s leadership and service.

Procedural Timeline and Status

  • Introduced: January 27, 2025.
  • January 28–30, 2025: Passed First Consideration; placed on Senate agenda; engrossed and transmitted to House.
  • January 29–30, 2025: Passed second consideration; referred to calendars; Senate consent actions recorded.
  • January 30, 2025: Sponsor added; bills transmitted and concurred between Senate and House.
  • February 4, 2025: Enrolled and ready for signatures; both chambers signed.
  • February 5, 2025: Transmitted to the Governor for action.
  • February 10, 2025: Signed by the Governor (status: Signed).

Fiscal and Legal Implications

  • As a ceremonial joint resolution, the bill confers symbolic recognition and does not create new law, authorize expenditures, or impose fiscal obligations on state or local governments.

Bottom Line

SJR 6003 serves to publicly honor Lori Cutler for her leadership and community impact, recognizing her award from Leadership Rutherford and detailing her professional and philanthropic credentials. The measure is strictly ceremonial and carries no fiscal impact, having completed the standard legislative process and received gubernatorial approval.

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

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