TN SJR0864

Honors the memory of Wesley Hazen Rucker, a Knoxville native and sports journalist who covered University of Tennessee athletics for more than two decades

Recognizes his career spanning print, radio, digital, and television media, including positions at The Daily Beacon, Chattanooga Times Free Press, 247Sports, Knox News, and WBIR-TV (where he worked in 2025)

Notes his role as a trusted media voter for college football and basketball polls and awards, including the Heisman Trophy and AP Top 25

Acknowledges his contributions to mentoring younger journalists and shaping how Tennessee fans understood their teams

Expresses sympathy and condolences to his surviving family, including his wife Lauren, son Hank, and a daughter expected later in spring 2025