TN SJR0569

Tennessee's 114th General Assembly joins in the annual celebration of George Washington's birthday on February 22, 2026

Honors Washington's service as Commander in Chief of the Continental Army for 8.5 years without pay, leading to victory against the British in 1775

Recognizes Washington as the first unanimously elected President who established precedents including religious freedom and the peaceful transfer of power after voluntarily stepping down after eight years

Acknowledges Washington's role in establishing civilian rule over the military and chairing the Constitutional Convention

Notes Mount Vernon's educational programs for Tennessee teachers through Teachers' Institutes