TN SJR0213The bill honors Barbara Towns for receiving the Governor's Volunteer Stars Award, which recognizes outstanding volunteer contributions in Tennessee. It acknowledges her dedication and service to the community. This resolution serves to celebrate her achievements and inspire others to engage in volunteer work.
TN SJR0213 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Ferrell Haile (R), currently “Passed” since March 25, 2025.
We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 129 of them sponsored by Ferrell Haile.
Supporters of the bill would highlight the importance of recognizing individuals like Barbara Towns who demonstrate exceptional commitment to volunteerism. They would frame this resolution as a celebration of community spirit and an encouragement for others to contribute positively to society.
Critics might argue that while honoring individuals is important, such resolutions may divert attention from broader systemic issues in volunteerism and community support. They could suggest that the focus should be on addressing the root causes of volunteer shortages rather than merely celebrating individual achievements.
The bill SJR0213 is a resolution to honor Barbara Towns for her receipt of the Governor's Volunteer Stars Award, which does not involve any regulatory or financial implications that would directly affect the sponsor, Ferrell Haile. His personal financial interests, including his occupation as a pharmacist and ownership of Perkins Drugs & Gift Shoppe, do not intersect with the subject matter of this resolution, which is purely celebratory in nature. Additionally, his various board memberships and business interests do not suggest any potential for personal financial gain from this bill.
Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.
| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Pharmacist | Pharmaceuticals/Health Products | TN Legislature bio |
| Business Owner | Owner of Perkins Drugs & Gift Shoppe | — | AI-researched |
| Board Member | Board Member of Sumner Regional Medical Center | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Employer | HAILE FARMS | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | GEORGIAN MANOR APTS. | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | STEVE FREEMAN FARMS | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | 2005 CAIRO RENTAL | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | GEORGIAN MANOR APTS. CO-OWNER from Jan 1992 to Apr 2026 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | SUMNER COUNTY ANTIDRUG COALITION ADVISOR from Jan 2014 to Dec 2014 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | WORLD CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2006 to Jul 2014 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | STATION CAMP CHURCH ELDER from Jan 2010 to Jan 2017 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | STATION CAMP CHURCH BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHAIRMAN from Jan 2017 to Apr 2022 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | APCI BOARD MEMBER from Jan 1992 to Apr 2016 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY FIRE DEPT. PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD from Jan 1991 to Apr 2022 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | CHRISTIAN TOWERS BOARD MEMBER from Jan 1992 to Jan 2014 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | GEORGIAN MANOR APTS.; | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | Leadership PAC: HAILEPAC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
Items marked "AI-researched" are generated from public sources but have not been independently verified. Verified data is sourced from official legislature websites and disclosure filings.
About This Analysis
This summary was generated using AI from the bill's official text and metadata. Data sourced from LegiScan and the Tennessee General Assembly. Conflict analysis examines the sponsor's personal financial interests for potential overlaps with the bill's subject matter.
What does TN SJR0213 do?
The bill honors Barbara Towns for receiving the Governor's Volunteer Stars Award, which recognizes outstanding volunteer contributions in Tennessee. It acknowledges her dedication and service to the community. This resolution serves to celebrate her achievements and inspire others to engage in volunteer work.
What is the status of TN SJR0213?
TN SJR0213 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN SJR0213?
Ferrell Haile (R) sponsored TN SJR0213.
