Bill > SJR0941

This concurrent resolution recognizes and honors Michael Patrick Leahy, a respected journalist, author, and radio host, for his significant contributions to public discourse and civic education in Tennessee and the nation. The resolution highlights his fifteen years of journalism in Tennessee, including his founding of The Tennessee Star, a Nashville-based news organization where he serves as Chief Executive Officer and Editor-in-Chief, which was recognized with the Dao Prize for best local journalism. It also acknowledges his eight years as a radio show host discussing public affairs, his authorship of a guide to the Constitution and Bill of Rights for students, and his founding of the National Constitution Bee, an annual scholarship competition aimed at increasing high school students' knowledge of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. The resolution further notes his upcoming role as master of ceremonies for the National Constitution Bee in 2026, underscoring his commitment to promoting civic literacy and constitutional education.

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