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House honors sergeants at arms and retiring trooper William Bennett
Summary
The House used its welcome and honors period to recognize several long‑serving sergeants at arms and to honor Trooper William Bennett on his retirement, with colleagues offering personal tributes.
During the House's welcoming, honoring and announcements period, members presented resolutions commending multiple sergeants at arms for years of service and recognized Trooper William Bennett on the occasion of his retirement.
Chairman Faison introduced resolutions honoring long‑serving sergeants at arms including Terry Venturi and Reuben Sanders and read a joint resolution honoring Chief Sergeant at Arms Bobby Trotter for his years with the General Assembly. Members offered personal anecdotes about the men’s professionalism, their role preserving decorum and personal kindness to legislators and staff. "There's never a time that these men have upset us... they greet me with a smile," one member said, describing the staff's institutional role.
Trooper William Bennett was recognized by House Joint Resolution 1546 for 30 years of service with the Tennessee Highway Patrol; colleagues recounted instances in which he intervened to protect members and staff, and he addressed the chamber with gratitude and humility.
The House paused for photographs and the chamber briefly combined the honors with other short recognitions for interns and staff.
Ending: Resolutions were adopted; members arranged for commemorative photos and extended personal good wishes to the honorees and their families.
