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SJR 138

Memorials, Recognition - Nate Mason, FFA National Champion -

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

Recognizes Nate Mason as a national FFA Agriscience Fair champion for his chicken growth study, highlighting Tennessee’s support for youth in agriculture.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 138

Summary of Senate Joint Resolution 138 (SJR 138)

Overview

SJR 138 is a ceremonial joint resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to recognize and commend Nate Mason for winning the National FFA (Future Farmers of America) Championship in the National Agriscience Fair, Animal Systems Division 3, at the 97th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis. The resolution also notes Mason’s achievement as the first national champion from Cocke County FFA and places his work in the broader context of FFA’s role in agricultural education and leadership development.

Purpose and Intent

  • Publicly honor Nate Mason for his national championship and the notable research project that examined how environmental factors (light, temperature, humidity) influence growth rates in chickens.
  • Highlight Mason’s academic and leadership potential as a representative of Tennessee’s youth in agriculture.
  • Celebrate the ongoing contribution of FFA (now FFA) to agricultural education and the state’s agricultural sector.

Key Provisions

  • Recognition of Nate Mason as a national champion in the FFA National Agriscience Fair (Animal Systems Division 3) at the national convention.
  • Acknowledgment of Mason’s project work, including a 42-day study on environmental factors affecting chicken growth and the associated research manuscript.
  • Statements honoring FFA’s historical role since 1928 in developing future leaders in agriculture.
  • A directive that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation, with a standard formatting clause about the copy’s design (omitting certain designation labels).

Who Is Affected

  • Nate Mason (the Tennessee honoree)
  • Cocke County High School FFA chapter and its students
  • The Tennessee community connected to agricultural education and the state’s FFA supporters
  • Tennessee’s broader audience interested in recognizing student achievement in agriculture

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: February 11, 2025
  • Passed first and second considerations in February 2025
  • Placed on House/Senate consent calendars in February 2025
  • Enrolled and signed by presiding officers in February 2025
  • Transmitted to the Governor for action: February 28, 2025
  • Signed by Governor: March 4, 2025
  • Status: Signed into law as a memorial recognizing Nate Mason’s achievement

Context and Impact

  • This is a ceremonial recognition with no fiscal or regulatory changes.
  • It reinforces Tennessee’s support for student achievement in agriculture and the value of FFA programming in developing future industry leaders.

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

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