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Senate welcomes student leaders, Quebec delegation and Delta Sigma Theta during floor session
Summary
The Senate opened with student visitors and ceremonial remarks — a prayer, the UT Singers' national anthem and addresses from a Quebec trade delegation and Delta Sigma Theta leaders honored by a joint resolution.
The Senate opened its floor session with visitors from Clinton High School and Anderson County High School and a recognition of campus and civic groups in the gallery.
Senator White introduced Pastor Paul Seager, who delivered the invocation and asked the chamber to “bow your heads and your hearts” in prayer. The University of Tennessee Singers led the national anthem in advance of UT Day on the Hill, and the body welcomed Matthew LeMay and Nathenia Rivera from the Quebec delegation. LeMay highlighted deep economic ties between Quebec and Tennessee, saying trade with Quebec totaled “nearly 3,000,000,000” in 2024 and noting Quebec firms with a presence in the state.
Senator Ackberry presented Senate Joint Resolution 289 recognizing Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated for its Tennessee Days at the Capitol and centennial of service; the clerk read the resolution’s findings about the organization’s history and chapters. Delta Sigma Theta’s regional director thanked the Senate for the recognition.
The ceremonial items set a formal tone before the Senate moved into its legislative calendar and committee announcements.
