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HJR 1540

Memorials, Recognition - Vice President Anna Beth Thompson, University of Tennessee's 105th year of SGA -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Mary Littleton

Tennessee honors UTK SGA and its 2026-2027 vice president Anna Beth Thompson, highlighting gender milestone and record voter turnout in the 105th anniversary of the SGA.

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Bill Summary · HJR 1540

Summary of HJR 1540 (Session 114) – Tennessee

Title

House Joint Resolution 1540 (HJR 1540) commemorates Vice President Anna Beth Thompson and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) Student Government Association (SGA) on the UTK SGA’s 105th anniversary.

Purpose and Intent

  • To honor and recognize the contributions of the UTK SGA and its leadership, specifically highlighting Anna Beth Thompson’s election as vice president for the 2026-2027 academic year.
  • To acknowledge a historic milestone: the SGA has, for the first time in its more-than-a-century history, both the president and vice president positions held by women.
  • To celebrate record engagement in UTK’s SGA elections, noting the second-largest turnout in the institution’s history.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution states that the General Assembly honors:
    • Vice President Anna Beth Thompson (UTK SGA) for the 2026-2027 term.
    • UTK’s Student Government Association on the occasion of its 105th anniversary.
  • Specific accomplishments highlighted:
    • Thompson’s election as vice president, a milestone for gender representation within the SGA leadership.
    • Large student turnout in the SGA election: 7,254 total voters; Thompson received 4,414 votes (63.8% of all votes).
    • Thompson’s campaign priorities: strengthening the connection between SGA and the student body; increasing student engagement on social media; improving the operational effectiveness of the student government.
  • Formal enactment: The resolution is a ceremonial expression of appreciation and does not create new laws or fiscal obligations.

Who/What is Affected

  • UTK Student Government Association and its members/students.
  • Anna Beth Thompson, in her capacity as Vice President of the UTK SGA for the 2026-2027 academic year.
  • The broader UTK community, which is acknowledged for heightened participation in student government elections.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Filed for introduction on April 20, 2026.
  • The resolution is a concurrent resolution from both the Tennessee House of Representatives and Senate, recognizing and honoring the individuals and the organization.
  • It functions as a ceremonial acknowledgment and does not mandate actions, funding, or regulatory changes.

Notes

  • Sponsor: Representative Mary Littleton (primary sponsor), with Co-sponsor noted as Mary Littleton in the provided text.
  • The document emphasizes celebration of historic leadership representation and civic engagement within the UTK campus community.

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

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