Memorials, Recognition - Sergeant Cody Cloud and Deputy Kyle Cupples of the Chester County Sheriff's Office -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Page Walley

Senate Resolution 390 honors Chester County deputies Cody Cloud and Kyle Cupples as top Handle With Care reporters in 2025, recognizing trauma-informed support for children.

Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0

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Purpose and intent

SR 390 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and commending two Chester County Sheriff's Office personnel, Sergeant Cody Cloud and Deputy Kyle Cupples.

The resolution honors their work as top submitters of Handle With Care notifications in 2025, highlighting their role in supporting trauma-aware responses for children at traumatic scenes.

Key provisions and statements

Acknowledges that first responders who perform vital public duties can significantly improve outcomes for individuals in peril.

Identifies Handle With Care as a program that allows first responders (law enforcement, fire, EMS) to notify schools about a child present at a traumatic scene so schools and mental healthcare leaders can provide trauma-sensitive support promptly.

Notes that the statewide Handle With Care program is coordinated by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Dangerous Drugs Taskforce, funded by a state grant, with technical assistance, training, and program support provided at no cost to counties.

Indicates the program has operated in Chester County since 2022.

Specifically recognizes Sergeant Cody Cloud and Deputy Kyle Cupples for their exemplary efforts in safeguarding the well-being of children in Chester County.

The resolution expresses gratitude and best wishes for their future success.

Who is affected

Primary: Sergeant Cody Cloud and Deputy Kyle Cupples (Chester County Sheriff's Office) are publicly recognized.

Secondary: The Handle With Care program’s local implementation in Chester County and participating schools/mental health partners benefit through visibility of strong local leadership and continued program support.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Status: Adopted by the Tennessee Senate.

Timeline of actions:

2026-04-06: Filed for introduction.
2026-04-09: Introduced and Passed on First Consideration.
2026-04-13: Passed on Second Consideration; referred to Senate Calendar Committee; placed on Senate Consent Calendar for 4/15/2026.
2026-04-15: Adopted (Ayes 32, Nays 0).

No fiscal impact or policy changes are imposed by a memorial/recognition resolution; the document serves to honor and publicly acknowledge achievements.

Notable details

Co-sponsor: Page Walley.

The resolution emphasizes the value of trauma-informed responses and recognizes the top performers in Handle With Care notifications for 2025.

The final form includes a clause that the resolution be presented with an appropriate copy furnished to the honorees, omitting the final clause from the copy.

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