Senate Joint Resolution 7072, sponsored by Southerland, recognizes and congratulates Jessica McClure for receiving the History in the Media Award from the East Tennessee Historical Society. This award is part of the Society's Awards of Excellence program, which honors individuals and organizations for their significant contributions to preserving and promoting the region's history. Jessica McClure, an instructor at Walters State Community College, earned this accolade for completing documentary projects initiated by her late husband, Marc McClure, who passed away in 2020.

The documentaries she helped complete include "Extraordinary Man: Dr. Branch of Newport, Tennessee," which highlights the achievements of a pioneering East Tennessee doctor, and "Shared Sacrifices," which focuses on the Sixth Army group that played a crucial role in liberating Southern France after D-Day. The resolution expresses admiration for Jessica McClure's dedication to her husband's legacy and her commitment to sharing the stories of East Tennessee residents, and it extends best wishes for her future endeavors.