A RESOLUTION to honor Michael Odom upon being named a 2025–2026 Tennessee Distinguished Service Award winner.
Impact
The resolution serves to spotlight individuals like Odom who have made significant contributions to their communities, thereby promoting the values of recognition and appreciation for local service. It underlines the importance of storytelling in journalism, especially in the realm of sports, where the narratives of athletes can inspire and motivate others. By recognizing Odom, the resolution contributes to a broader cultural appreciation of sports and community service in Tennessee.
Summary
Senate Resolution 396 (SR0396) honors Michael Odom for being named a 2025-2026 Tennessee Distinguished Service Award winner by the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association. The resolution recognizes Odom for his exemplary service to high school athletics and journalism, highlighting his commitment to telling the stories of young athletes and his contributions to the community through sport coverage. Michael Odom's dedication to high school athletics has earned him respect across West Tennessee, where he has chronicled numerous athletic events and celebrated the achievements of student-athletes.
Contention
While the resolution itself is celebratory and does not seem to bring forth major points of contention, it reflects the ongoing discourse regarding the significance of sports journalism and local recognition in society. It invites stakeholders in the community to consider how such recognitions can impact local morale and support for young athletes, and raises questions about how recognition can shape community narratives.
Commends and congratulates Glenn Guilbeau upon receiving the 2025 Distinguished Service Award in Sports Journalism and on being inducted into the 2025 class of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 9; Title 13; Title 16; Title 39; Title 55; Title 58; Title 62; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to emergency management.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 9; Title 13; Title 16; Title 39; Title 55; Title 58; Title 62; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to emergency management.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1; Title 2; Title 3; Title 4; Title 5; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 10; Title 11; Title 12; Title 13; Title 16; Title 20; Title 22; Title 24; Title 31; Title 33; Title 36; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 43; Title 44; Title 45; Title 47; Title 48; Title 49; Title 50; Title 53; Title 54; Title 55; Title 56; Title 61; Title 62; Title 63; Title 64; Title 65; Title 66; Title 67; Title 68; Title 69 and Title 71, relative to electronic transmissions.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1; Title 2; Title 3; Title 4; Title 5; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 10; Title 11; Title 12; Title 13; Title 16; Title 20; Title 22; Title 24; Title 31; Title 33; Title 36; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 43; Title 44; Title 45; Title 47; Title 48; Title 49; Title 50; Title 53; Title 54; Title 55; Title 56; Title 61; Title 62; Title 63; Title 64; Title 65; Title 66; Title 67; Title 68; Title 69 and Title 71, relative to electronic transmissions.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 50; Title 57; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 70, relative to firearms.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 50; Title 57; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 70, relative to firearms.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 50; Title 57; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 70, relative to firearms.