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House honors local champions and retiring members in opening remarks
Summary
The House opened with presentations honoring the Sevier County High School girls basketball champions and read resolutions honoring retiring Representatives Johnny Garrett, Bud Hulsey and Deborah Moody; each honoree and family members were invited to the well and several members offered tributes.
The Tennessee House opened its floor session with ceremonial business that included the pledge, an invocation and several resolutions recognizing local accomplishments and the service of retiring members.
Representative Lankford introduced Pastor Cal Hampton of Second Mile Church to offer the opening prayer. The House then read a resolution honoring the Sevier County High School girls basketball team for winning the state Class 4A title; Principal Mitchell Whaley and Coach Jonathan Schultz thanked the chamber and noted the team’s academic achievements.
Later the clerk read a joint resolution honoring Representative Johnny Garrett for his legislative service. Members including Jeremy Faison and Leader Lambert delivered remarks praising Garrett’s policy work and character; Garrett addressed the chamber, thanked his family and staff, and reflected on the honor. The House also read resolutions recognizing Representatives Bud Hulsey and Deborah Moody; members recounted their service and invited family to the well for photos.
Those remarks were delivered during the welcoming, honoring and announcements portion of the calendar and included both lighthearted anecdotes and expressions of thanks from colleagues. The ceremonial items did not include formal policy actions; subsequent legislative business proceeded to bill consideration.
