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SJR 370

Memorials, Recognition - Sonya Ricker -

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

Ceremonial joint resolution honors Sonya Ricker for 25 years of service with Hamblen County Soil Conservation District, recognizing her contributions to conservation.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 370

Legislative Summary — SJR 370 (2025)

Overview

SJR 370 is a Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution honoring Sonya Ricker for twenty-five years of service with the Hamblen County Soil Conservation District. The resolution is ceremonial, recognizing public service and contributions to local natural resources conservation. It was introduced on April 1, 2025, passed both chambers, and was signed by the Governor on April 24, 2025.

Purpose and Intent

  • Acknowledge and commend Sonya Ricker for a quarter-century of public service within the Hamblen County Soil Conservation District.
  • Recognize Ms. Ricker’s contributions to conservation efforts, land and natural resource protection, and the residents of Hamblen County and Tennessee.
  • Extend best wishes for continued success in her future endeavors.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution states the General Assembly’s intent to honor Sonya Ricker for “twenty-five years of honorable and astute service” to Tennessee.
  • It notes that Ms. Ricker recently received a certificate of appreciation from the Hamblen County Commission in recognition of her service to the District, residents, and natural resources.
  • The resolution directs the preparation of an appropriate copy for presentation. It includes a standard proviso about the copy omitting the final presentation clause’s House/Senate designation.
  • The effective content is ceremonial and does not impose new duties or statutory changes.

Who Is Affected

  • Primary: Sonya Ricker, in her capacity with the Hamblen County Soil Conservation District.
  • Secondary: Hamblen County residents and the broader Tennessee community through formal recognition of long-term public service.
  • Government bodies: The Tennessee General Assembly acknowledges and records this recognition; the Hamblen County Soil Conservation District’s ongoing work is not altered by the resolution.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: April 1, 2025.
  • Senate actions: Passed on First Consideration (April 3), Engrossed (April 10), Adopted (April 10), placed on Consent Calendar (April 8/10), Senate Speaker signed (April 17).
  • House actions: Concurred with passage (April 15) and transmitted to the Governor (April 21).
  • Governor: Signed into law (April 24, 2025).

Impact and Fiscal Notes

  • No fiscal implications or policy changes are associated with this joint resolution.
  • As a ceremonial memorial, it serves to publicly acknowledge and celebrate individual service rather than alter statutes or agency operations.

Bottom Line

SJR 370 is a ceremonial joint resolution recognizing Sonya Ricker’s 25 years of service to the Hamblen County Soil Conservation District, culminating in her formal acknowledgment by the General Assembly and Governor.

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

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