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TN SJR0595
Joint Resolution
Status
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Richard Briggs
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AI Summary
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Honors Dr. John Hayne McLeod (January 26, 1887 – August 18, 1977), who served 36 years at the University of Tennessee, including as Dean of Agriculture from 1948 to 1957
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Recognizes Dr. McLeod's role in establishing the cooperative Extension–TVA Test Demonstration Program in the 1930s and his leadership of both the Agricultural Experiment Station and Agricultural Extension Service
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Commends the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture for officially naming its Food Science Building the "John H. McLeod Food Science Building"
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Notes Dr. McLeod's post-retirement service of four years in UT's agricultural program in India, where he helped farmers increase rice production
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Directs enrolled copies of the resolution be transmitted to the UT Institute of Agriculture and to Dr. McLeod's family
Legislative Description
A RESOLUTION to honor the memory and legacy of Dr. John Hayne McLeod, former Dean of Agriculture at the University of Tennessee, and to commend the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture for naming its Food Science Building in his honor.
Memorials, Recognition
Last Action
Signed by Governor.
2/12/2026