Memorials, Recognition - Young, Gifted & Green -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Justin Pearson

Tennessee honors Young, Gifted & Green and LaTricea Adams for leading environmental justice and public health equity, including addressing lead exposure and access to clean air and

Objected to on Consent Calendar.

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Purpose and intent

HR 241 is a resolution recognizing and commending the nonprofit organization Young, Gifted & Green and its Founder LaTricea Adams for leadership in environmental justice and public health equity.

The resolution expresses appreciation for their work addressing environmental racism, lead exposure, and access to clean air and water, particularly in historically marginalized communities.

It acknowledges the organization’s national scope, its origins in response to the Flint water crisis, and its impact on policy and community empowerment in Tennessee and beyond.

Key provisions and statements

Formal recognition: The Tennessee House of Representatives honors Young, Gifted & Green and LaTricea Adams for outstanding contributions to environmental justice and public health.

Description of the organization:

National, award-winning nonprofit focused on environmental justice, advocacy, mentorship, leadership development, and policy change.
Programs include environmental justice training, youth leadership councils, and community-based advocacy.

Policy impact acknowledgement:

Cites involvement in shaping public policy, including contribution to the Childhood Lead Prevention Amendment Act (a referenced policy milestone).
Emphasizes support for community-centered solutions to environmental health crises.

Leader recognition:

Praises LaTricea Adams for roles as Founder, President, and CEO, as well as national advisory appointments addressing environmental justice and public health.
Highlights commitment to protecting vulnerable communities and ensuring access to safe water and clean air for all families, regardless of ZIP code.

Public service framing:

Frames the work as empowering youth and communities to advocate for justice and healthier environments.

Who/what is affected

Primary beneficiaries: Young, Gifted & Green as an organization and its leadership (notably founder LaTricea Adams).

Communities and individuals in Tennessee and beyond who are affected by environmental justice efforts, lead exposure prevention, and improved public health outcomes as recognized by the resolution.

The resolution implicitly acknowledges the impact on policy discussions and potential inspiration for other advocacy groups and public officials.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Status: Introduced and placed on the House consent calendar for consideration on April 21, 2026.

Sponsor: Primary sponsor is Rep. Justin Pearson (co-sponsor), reflecting legislative support.

Resolution nature: A ceremonial resolution, not a bill that enacts law or allocates funds. It serves as formal commendation and public acknowledgment by the Tennessee House of Representatives.

Effective date: As a resolution, it becomes effective upon adoption by the House (no separate effective date or budgetary provisions).

Notable context

The resolution references the organization’s origin linked to the Flint water crisis and frames its work as addressing environmental justice and inequities in environmental health.

It emphasizes leadership development and youth engagement as mechanisms for advancing policy change and community empowerment.

If you’d like, I can provide a brief comparison to typical ceremonial resolutions or expand on the referenced policy—Childhood Lead Prevention Amendment Act—to clarify how the organization contributed to that policy landscape.

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