Senate Joint Resolution 7094, sponsored by Akbari, honors Lieutenant Colonel Ryan J. Sells of the United States Air Force as he prepares to assume command of the 15th Test and Evaluation Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base in August 2023. The resolution highlights his impressive educational background, including a degree in mechanical engineering from Vanderbilt University and his commissioning through the ROTC program at Tennessee State University. It also details his extensive military career, which includes various leadership roles and significant operational experience, including over 1,900 flight hours and multiple deployments in support of key military operations.

The resolution commends Lieutenant Colonel Sells for his exemplary service and leadership, noting his numerous awards, such as the Meritorious Service Medal and the Air Medal. It recognizes his contributions to military readiness and effectiveness, particularly in overseeing a major acquisition program. The General Assembly expresses pride in his achievements and extends best wishes for his future endeavors, emphasizing his embodiment of the spirit and commitment characteristic of a true Tennessean.