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TN HR0135

TN HR0135
A RESOLUTION to honor the Tennessee Valley Authority for its legacy of service to the people of Tennessee and the broader region.


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Introduced
04/21/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
04/22/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/22/2025

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

to honor the Tennessee Valley Authority for its legacy of service to the people of Tennessee and the broader region.

AI Summary

This resolution honors the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), a federally owned electric utility established over 90 years ago, for its significant contributions to energy delivery and economic development across seven states, particularly Tennessee. The resolution recognizes TVA's critical role in providing electricity to more than ten million people through partnerships with 153 local power companies, including electric cooperatives and municipal electric providers. It highlights TVA's legacy of reliability, strategic planning, and commitment to keeping electricity affordable for homes, farms, and businesses, especially during periods of historic population and industrial growth. The resolution also emphasizes the importance of TVA's board of directors in setting the organization's direction and suggests that future board appointments should prioritize individuals with experience in local power companies who understand customer needs and can provide effective oversight. By formally commending TVA, the resolution underscores the organization's ongoing mission to support economic growth and provide dependable electric service across rural, suburban, and urban communities in the Tennessee Valley region.

Sponsors (13)

Last Action

Signed by H. Speaker (on 04/22/2025)

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