A RESOLUTION to recognize Sergeant Kevin Ragland of the Lebanon Police Department on the occasion of his retirement.

Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution 301 (SJR0301) is a formal statement passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor Sergeant Kevin Ragland of the Lebanon Police Department upon his retirement. The resolution acknowledges his 22 years of public service, including 17 years with the Lebanon Police Department, and highlights his various roles such as bike patrol officer, K9 officer, meth lab technician, hostage negotiator, de-escalation instructor, and DUI instructor. It also mentions his numerous awards, including two Employee of the Month honors from the Knoxville Police Department and two Supervisor of the Year awards from the Lebanon Police Department. ([capitol.tn.gov](https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SJR0301.pdf?utm_source=openai))

TN SJR0301 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Mark Pody (R), currently “Passed” since April 10, 2025.

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The passage of SJR0301 reflects a bipartisan appreciation for dedicated public servants like Sergeant Ragland. Such resolutions are typically well-received, as they publicly acknowledge and commend the hard work and commitment of individuals who have served their communities. While specific media coverage for this resolution is not readily available, similar resolutions in the past have been positively received, highlighting the community's respect and gratitude for law enforcement professionals.

There is no available information indicating any negative media coverage or controversy surrounding SJR0301. Given the nature of the resolution, which is to honor a retiring public servant, it is unlikely to have attracted negative attention.

The bill SJR0301 is a resolution recognizing Sergeant Kevin Ragland of the Lebanon Police Department on his retirement. This bill does not involve any legislative changes that would directly impact the financial interests of the sponsor, Mark Pody. His personal financial interests primarily lie in insurance, real estate, and various business ownerships, none of which are directly related to the recognition of a police officer's service. Since the bill is ceremonial in nature and does not propose any new regulations or funding that could benefit Pody's business interests, there is minimal risk of conflict.

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