Memorials, Recognition - Tracy Solomon, Veteran Owned Small Business of the Year -

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

Ceremonially recognizes Tracy Solomon of TEVET as the SBA Tennessee Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year for veteran entrepreneurship and community service.

Signed by Governor.

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Summary: Senate Joint Resolution 509 (SJR 509)

SJR 509 is a ceremonial Senate Joint Resolution recognizing Tracy Solomon of Greeneville for receiving the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Tennessee District Office’s Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year award. The measure is non-substantive in terms of lawmaking and was signed by the Governor, serving as official recognition and commendation.

Purpose and intent

To honor and congratulate Tracy Solomon, owner of TEVET, for being named the Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year by the SBA Tennessee District Office.

To acknowledge the role of small businesses in Tennessee’s economy and Solomon’s contributions to the community and veterans’ causes.

Key provisions

Declares the Senate’s (and House concurrence) congratulations and best wishes for continued success.

Describes Mr. Solomon’s background as a U.S. Navy veteran and founder of TEVET, a leading federal reseller of engineering equipment and supplies specializing in Test and Measurement equipment and software for government agencies and prime contractors.

Recognizes TEVET’s community involvement, including support for Holston Home for Children, Disabled American Veterans, Capitol Theatre of Greeneville, JROTC programs, and veterans’ groups.

Provides that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation.

Includes a clause that the language appearing after the State seal be shown without House or Senate designation on the copy.

Recipient and context

Tracy Solomon, Greeneville, Tennessee.

TEVET (Solomon’s business), described as a leading federal reseller focusing on engineering, test, and measurement equipment for government-related customers.

SBA Tennessee District Office’s Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year award recipient.

Legislative history and timeline

Introduced: April 21, 2025.

Senate actions: Placed on consent calendar (April 22, 2025); adopted 33-0; engrossed and ready for transmission.

House actions: Concurred April 22, 2025; transmitted/ enrolled; signed by presiding officers.

Final steps: Signed by the Governor on May 7, 2025.

File/identification numbers: SJR 509, sponsor Southerland; reference number 007974.

Impact and considerations

No fiscal impact or legal changes; purely ceremonial recognition.

Highlights veteran entrepreneurship and community service, potentially informing public appreciation of small business contributions.

Serves as an official state acknowledgment that can be used for public display and recognition of the award recipient.