Senate Resolution 7015, 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 multiple deployments and over 1,900 flight hours.

The resolution commends Lieutenant Colonel Sells for his exemplary service, noting his numerous awards and recognitions, such as the Meritorious Service Medal and the Air Medal. It acknowledges the support of his family and emphasizes his embodiment of the spirit and commitment characteristic of a true Tennessean. The Senate expresses its best wishes for his continued success in his military career and future endeavors.