TN SJR0018Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution 18 (SJR0018) was a bipartisan resolution passed in 2025 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Tom Lee's heroism. Tom Lee was an African American riverboat captain who, in 1925, rescued 32 passengers from a sinking steamboat on the Mississippi River near Memphis. The resolution recognized his bravery and significant contribution to the community. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/SJR0018/2025?utm_source=openai))
The passage of SJR0018 was widely supported across the political spectrum, reflecting a collective appreciation for Tom Lee's heroism. The resolution's bipartisan sponsorship, including both Democratic and Republican senators, indicates a unified recognition of Lee's impact. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/SJR0018/2025?utm_source=openai))
No significant negative media coverage or opposition to SJR0018 was reported. The resolution received unanimous support in both the House and Senate, suggesting broad consensus and minimal controversy. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/SJR0018/2025?utm_source=openai))
The bill SJR0018 is a resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of Tom Lee's heroism, which falls within the arts and culture policy area. Raumesh Akbari's personal financial interests primarily revolve around her occupation as an attorney and her involvement in various organizations, none of which directly relate to the arts or culture sectors impacted by this resolution. Her self-employment at Akbari Law and her roles in other organizations do not create a conflict of interest as they do not pertain to the subject matter of the bill. Furthermore, there are no documented business interests or investments that would financially benefit from the commemoration of Tom Lee's heroism, indicating a clear separation between her personal financial interests and the bill's effects.
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| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Attorney | Lawyers/Law Firms | AI-researched |
| Employer | Self-employed at Akbari Law | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Board Member | Board member of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | AKBARI CORPORATION | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | DELIVER THE AMERICAN DREAM | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Occupation | Law, HAIR, COSMETOLOGY, BEAUTY, PUBLIC POLICY | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | Leadership PAC: AKBARI PAC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
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This summary was generated using AI from the bill's official text and metadata. Data sourced from LegiScan and the Tennessee General Assembly. Conflict analysis examines the sponsor's personal financial interests for potential overlaps with the bill's subject matter.
