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SJR 512

Memorials, Retirement - Beth McGhee-Folsom -

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

Recognizes Beth McGhee-Folsom’s 30-year leadership at ColorTech and community service, awarding ceremonial public appreciation for her retirement.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 512

Summary — Senate Joint Resolution 512 (SJR 512)

Overview

SJR 512 is a ceremonial Senate Joint Resolution recognizing and congratulating Beth McGhee-Folsom on the occasion of her retirement from ColorTech. The measure memorializes her decades of professional leadership, community involvement, and service, and expresses gratitude for her contributions to the plastics industry and to her communities.

Purpose and Intent

  • To publicly acknowledge Beth McGhee-Folsom’s 30 years of service as director of regulatory affairs at ColorTech.
  • To highlight her leadership roles and community involvement, and to extend best wishes for a happy and fulfilling retirement.
  • To provide an official, ceremonial record of appreciation from the Tennessee General Assembly.

Key Provisions

  • Formal recognition of Beth McGhee-Folsom’s career accomplishments, including:
    • Leadership at ColorTech, from its modest beginnings to a company with more than 300 employees.
    • National leadership as a past board chair of the Plastics Industry Association.
    • Mentorship with tnAchieves and active involvement in community organizations (Rotary Club, United Way board member).
    • Personal commitments to family and faith (husband Ted; First Presbyterian Church of Jefferson City).
  • A directive that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation.
  • Standard concluding language allowing the resolution’s presentation without legislative designation on copies.

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Primary honoree: Beth McGhee-Folsom.
  • Employer and industry context: ColorTech and the plastics industry community.
  • Community and nonprofit affiliations: Rotary Club, United Way, tnAchieves, and the First Presbyterian Church of Jefferson City.
  • Nature of impact: Ceremonial recognition with no new legal obligations or fiscal appropriations; it serves as a formal commendation and public acknowledgment of individual achievement.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: April 21, 2025.
  • Senate actions: Placed on consent calendar; engrossed and approved on April 22, 2025 (adopted 33-0). Concurred in by House on the same day.
  • House actions: Signed by the Speaker (April 28, 2025); transmitted to the Governor (April 29, 2025).
  • Governor: Signed into law on May 7, 2025.
  • Status: Signed by Governor; effective as a memorial resolution recognizing retirement.

Notes

  • As a memorial/ceremonial resolution, SJR 512 does not create or modify law or policy or authorize spending. It is primarily a formal statement of appreciation and a public record of the retirement recognition.

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

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