Bill > HJR0319

This resolution honors Mark Burns, a martial arts champion who won his fifth ATA (American Taekwondo Association) world title in creative forms in 2024, which notably occurred after hip replacements and a period of retirement from competition. The resolution highlights Burns' remarkable journey, including his discovery of martial arts at age nine, his spiritual transformation in 2016 when he became a Christian, and his recent establishment of Honor Martial Arts with his wife Ariana, a school focused on faith-based values, personal growth, and community development. The resolution commends Burns not just for his athletic achievements, but for his commitment to teaching martial arts as a means of building leadership, character, discipline, and resilience, and for using his martial arts school as a platform to nurture future leaders while emphasizing time-honored values. By passing this resolution, the Tennessee General Assembly aims to recognize Burns' significant personal and professional accomplishments, express gratitude for his positive community influence, and wish him continued success in his martial arts and personal endeavors.

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HJR0319&ga=114