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This resolution honors Lisa Sherman Luna, an immigrant from Guatemala and the first Latina executive director of the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC), during Women's Day on the Hill. The resolution highlights Luna's significant contributions to immigrant and refugee rights, including her leadership through the COVID-19 pandemic, expansion of TIRRC's staff and programs, and involvement in national immigration organizations. It recognizes her international human rights background, having worked in New York, London, and Senegal, and her advanced education from King's College London, where she earned a master's degree in conflict, security, and development. The resolution emphasizes Luna's multilingual skills, global perspective, and dedication to helping immigrants and refugees understand their rights and maintain their dignity. By honoring Luna, the resolution celebrates her achievements and underscores the broader message that when women succeed, both America and Tennessee prosper. The Tennessee Senate officially commends Luna for her contributions and directs that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation.

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SR0024&ga=114