TN SJR0941

Honors Michael Patrick Leahy for his contributions to journalism, civic education, and public discourse in Tennessee

Recognizes his 15-year journalism career in Tennessee, including founding The Tennessee Star nine years ago, where he serves as CEO and Editor-in-Chief

Notes The Tennessee Star received the 2025 Dao Prize for best local journalism in the country

Acknowledges his 8 years as a Nashville radio host and his authorship of Guide to the Constitution and Bill of Rights for Secondary School Students

Recognizes his founding of the National Constitution Bee in 2017, an annual scholarship competition for high school students focused on constitutional knowledge