TN SJR1117TN SJR1117 is a resolution that honors Dr. Sidney A. McPhee for his service as the president of Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) as he prepares for retirement. The resolution acknowledges his contributions to the university and the community during his tenure. It serves as a formal recognition of his leadership and impact on the institution.
Supporters of TN SJR1117 would highlight the resolution as a fitting tribute to Dr. McPhee's dedication and achievements at MTSU. They would emphasize the positive changes and growth that occurred under his leadership, celebrating his legacy and the lasting impact he has made on students and faculty alike.
Critics might argue that while honoring individuals is important, this resolution could be seen as a distraction from pressing issues facing the university and its students. They may question whether such formal recognitions are the best use of legislative time and resources, especially in light of ongoing challenges in higher education.
The bill SJR1117 is a resolution to honor Dr. Sidney A. McPhee on his retirement as president of Middle Tennessee State University. The sponsor, Dawn White, has a background as an educator and has served on various boards related to education and community service. However, there are no direct financial interests or business ties that would suggest she stands to gain personally from this resolution. The bill does not propose any financial implications or changes in funding that would affect her personal financial interests, which primarily include her role as an educator and her involvement in community organizations.
Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.
| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Educator | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | Former teacher in Rutherford County Schools | — | AI-researched |
| Business Owner | Co-owner of a small business with her husband | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Spouse Employer | Co-owner of a small business | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Business Owner | CASA OF RUTHERFORD COUNTY BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2012 to Dec 2025 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | DISCOVERY CENTER AT MURFREE SPRING ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2012 to May 2019 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | LINEBAUGH LIBRARY FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2012 to Dec 2013 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | ST. THOMAS RUTHERFORD (MIDDLE TENNESSEE MEDICAL CENTER) AMBASSADORS BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2012 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | MTSU PROJECT HELP (ACE LEARNING CENTER) ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER from Aug 2012 to Mar 2016 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | TENNESSEE ECONOMIC COUNCIL ON WOMEN COUNCIL MEMBER from Mar 2013 to Jun 2016 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | READ TO SUCCEED BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2012 to Jan 2013 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | SAM DAVIS MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2012 to Jan 2013 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | RUTHERFORD COUNTY FAMILY YMCA BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2014 to Aug 2015 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | WOMEN'S ECONOMIC COUNCIL FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBER from Apr 2013 to Jun 2016 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | SMYRNA FRIENDS OF SCOUTING 2017 GOOD SCOUT AWARD BREAKFAST CHAIR from Feb 2017 to May 2017 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | RMM ENTERPRISES, LLC OWNER, MEMBER, MANAGER, SECRETARY from Jan 2012 to Dec 2017 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | TENNESSEE STATE MUSEUM FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBER from Feb 2019 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING INC. (BKD) - HELD IN UBS, CHARLES SCHWAB & JANNEY ACCOUNTS | Securities & Investment | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING 401(K) ACCOUNT (SEE HOLDINGS BELOW) | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP 401(K): TRANSAMERICA MID CAP VALUE OPPORTUNITIES R6 FUND (MVTRX) | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP 401(K): VANGUARD INSTITUTIONAL INDEX ISTITUTIONAL FUND (VINIX) | Securities & Investment | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP 401(K): VANGUARD MID CAP INDEX ADMIRAL FUND (VIMAX) | Securities & Investment | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP 401(K): VANGUARD SMALL CAP INDEX INSTITUTIONAL FUND (VSCIX) | Securities & Investment | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP 401(K): VANGUARD FTSE ALL-WORLD EX-US INDEX ADMIRAL FUND (VFWAX) | Securities & Investment | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | SCHWAB INTERNATIONAL EQUITY ETF (SCHF) | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP 401(K): VANGUARD TOTAL BOND MARKET INDEX ADMIRAL FUND (VBTLX) | Securities & Investment | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | SCHWAB US SMALL-CAP ETF (SCHA) | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP 401(K): FIDELITY ADVISOR EQUITY GROWTH Z FUND (FZAFX) | Securities & Investment | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP 401(K): PIMCO TOTAL RETURN INSTL FUND (PTTRX) | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP 401(K): FLEXPATH STRATEGIES LARGE CAP VALUE R1 FUND | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP 401(K): CAPITAL GROUP EUPAC E SEPARATE ACCOUNT-E1 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | JANNEY: BLACKROCK GLOBAL EQUITY MARKET NEUTRAL INSTL CL (BDMIX) | Securities & Investment | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | JANNEY: BLACKSTONE ALT MULTI STRATEGY CL I (BXMIX) | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | JANNEY: CATALYST MILLBURN HEDGE STRATEGY CL I (MBXIX) | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | JANNEY: ISHARES CORE S&P 500 ETF (IVV) | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | JANNEY: FIRST TRUST LOW DURATION OPPORTUNITIES ETF (LMBS) | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | JANNEY: GLOBAL X MLP & ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE ETF (MLPX) | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | JANNEY: VANGUARD EXTENDED MARKET ETF (VXF) | Securities & Investment | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | JANNEY: FEDERATED HERMES TOTAL RETURN BOND INSTL CL (FTRBX) | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | JANNEY: GQG PARTNERS EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY INSTL CL (GQGIX) | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | JANNEY: GOLDMAN SACHS GQG PARTNERS INTL OPPTYS INSTL CL (GSIMX) | Securities & Investment | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | JANNEY: BLACKROCK TOTAL RETURN INSTL CL (MAHQX) | Securities & Investment | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | JANNEY: ISHARES US TREASURY BOND ETF (GOVT) | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | JANNEY: ISHARES CORE MSCI TOTAL INTL STOCK ETF (IXUS) | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | JANNEY: ISHARES INVESTMENT GRADE SYSTEMATIC BOND ETF (IGEB) | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | JANNEY: ISHARES MBS ETF (MBB) | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Occupation | Law, BUSINESS LAW, HEALTH CARE, REAL ESTATE, M&A, SECURITIES, SENIOR LIVING, ASSISTED LIVING | Real Estate | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | Leadership PAC: DAWNPAC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
Items marked "AI-researched" are generated from public sources but have not been independently verified. Verified data is sourced from official legislature websites and disclosure filings.
About This Analysis
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.
