Representative Hale welcomes GMU students and honors Miss Chattanooga Iris Veil

The Tennessee House of Representatives convened on April 17, 2025, for a session marked by welcoming remarks and procedural motions. The meeting began with Representative Hale inviting members to welcome students and families from GMU in Smith County, highlighting the importance of community engagement.

Representative Bridal introduced Autumn Perez, a 14-year-old student from Ooltewah Middle School, who was recognized for her advocacy work related to Alzheimer's disease. Perez, the newly crowned Miss Chattanooga Iris Veil volunteer, is dedicated to helping teenagers connect with family members affected by the illness. Her recent achievement of making the Ooltewah High School cheerleading team was also celebrated.

The session included light-hearted moments as Representative Love encouraged members to wear seersucker suits the Monday after Easter, referencing a previous event where many members donned the attire. Representative Parkinson confirmed that the seersucker caucus had officially convened, allowing members to wear the suits at their discretion.

The meeting proceeded with procedural motions led by Leader Cochran, who moved to introduce resolutions and place them on the consent calendar. The session also addressed the referral of various resolutions and bills to appropriate standing committees, ensuring the legislative process continued smoothly.

Overall, the session emphasized community involvement and the importance of recognizing young advocates while maintaining the legislative agenda through procedural discussions.