TN HJR0728

Honors the memory of Roy Foster Kramer of Vonore, Tennessee, a prominent athletic coach and administrator for over 50 years

Recognizes his coaching career including head football coach positions at Michigan high schools (winning three state championships) and Central Michigan University (83-32-2 record, 1974 NCAA Division II National Championship)

Acknowledges his service as Vanderbilt University Athletic Director (1978) and SEC Commissioner (1990-2002), where he pioneered conference expansion and championship games

Notes his military service as a U.S. Army officer during the Korean War and his 2023 induction into the College Football Hall of Fame

Expresses condolences to Mr. Kramer's family and friends and directs that a copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation