TN HJR1054

Commends Representative Johnny Shaw of Bolivar for his service representing the 80th House District across 13 consecutive General Assemblies (102nd through 114th)

Recognizes his leadership roles including chair of the Tennessee Legislative Black Caucus and secretary of the House Agriculture Committee and House Finance, Ways and Means Committee

Acknowledges his extensive committee service spanning finance, agriculture, state government, ethics, local government, and multiple joint committees

Notes his career as a broadcasting pioneer, becoming WBOL-AM's first African American staff announcer in the 1960s and later founding Shaw Broadcasting Company, LLC in 1987 with his wife Opal

Highlights numerous awards received, including multiple "Legislator of the Year" recognitions and the designation of a portion of Highway 64 as the "Representative Johnny W. Shaw Highway"