Senate Joint Resolution 7147, sponsored by Bailey, honors Jane Anna Phillips Vailes on the occasion of her 108th birthday. The resolution acknowledges her remarkable life, noting that she is the oldest living native of Putnam County, where she has resided her entire life since being born in 1915. It highlights her unique perspective as someone who has experienced significant events in American history throughout her long life.
The resolution expresses the Senate and House's collective congratulations and best wishes to Ms. Vailes, recognizing her as one of Tennessee's outstanding citizens. It concludes with a directive to prepare an appropriate copy of the resolution for presentation, omitting specific legislative designations.