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TN SJR0595

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Richard Briggs

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Commends the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture for officially naming its Food Science Building the "John H. McLeod Food Science Building"

  • Notes Dr. McLeod's post-retirement service of four years in UT's agricultural program in India, where he helped farmers increase rice production

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Calendar1/22/2026

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