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SJR 1114

Memorials, Recognition - Youth Builders of Greeneville, 80th anniversary -

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

Youth Builders of Greeneville is formally recognized for eight decades of programs supporting youth, including scholarships, safety IDs, and enrichment partnerships.

Adopted, Ayes 27, Nays 0
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Bill Summary · SJR 1114

Summary of Bill: SJR 1114 (Session 114) – Tennessee

Title

Memorials, Recognition – Youth Builders of Greeneville, 80th anniversary

Purpose and Intent

  • A Senate Joint Resolution recognizing and congratulating Youth Builders of Greeneville (YBG) on the occasion of its eightieth anniversary.
  • The resolution honors YBG for its longstanding contributions to the well-being and development of children, youth, and families in Greeneville and the surrounding community.
  • The resolution expresses gratitude and best wishes for continued success of the organization.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Formal recognition by both chambers of the Tennessee General Assembly (Senate and House concurring).
  • Acknowledges the historical founding of YBG in 1946 and its mission to promote the well-being of children and youth across multiple settings (home, school, places of worship, and the broader community).
  • Highlights the organization’s evolution into a volunteer-driven entity offering a wide range of programs and services, including:
    • Scholarships for local graduates (three college scholarships awarded annually to graduating seniors).
    • Child safety initiatives (notably KidPrint ID program, which provides free identification information to families of all preschoolers in the city and county; the program has distributed thousands of IDs over the past decade).
    • Collaboration with other organizations to deliver services and expand reach.
    • Planned partnership with CANUP (Coalition Addressing the Needs of Unhoused People) to enable at-risk youth to participate in enrichment activities (soccer camp, ballet, music, and other arts programs) that they might not regularly access.
  • Declares that Youth Builders of Greeneville has been a cornerstone for eight decades, supporting transformative services for children and families.

Who/What is Affected

  • Primary: Youth Builders of Greeneville (an organization within Greeneville, Tennessee) and its beneficiaries (local children, youth, and families) through its programs and partnerships.
  • Indirectly affected: The Greeneville community and related partner organizations (CANUP and others) through enhanced recognition and ongoing collaboration.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Legislative action: The bill is a Senate Joint Resolution memorializing the organization.
  • Status and timeline:
    • Filed for introduction (April 9, 2026).
    • Passed first consideration (April 13, 2026).
    • Placed on Senate Consent Calendar (April 14, 2026).
    • Passed on second consideration and referred to Senate Calendar Committee (April 14, 2026).
    • Adopted on the Senate floor with a vote of 27 ayes, 0 nays (April 16, 2026).
  • Final form: To be presented as an official resolution; the bill includes language for a copy to be prepared and delivered, omitting the final clause from copy and allowing language to appear without House or Senate designation as appropriate.

Additional Context

  • The resolution emphasizes the organization’s eight-decade history of service and its role in promoting education, safety, and enrichment opportunities for youth.
  • The text notes specific programs (three annual college scholarships; KidPrint ID; potential collaboration with CANUP) to illustrate YBG’s impact and future initiatives.

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

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