Senate Joint Resolution 1463, sponsored by Southerland, recognizes Coconut-Tree Learning and Research for receiving the Professional Services Award. This award was presented during the Unicoi County Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet on March 7, 2024. Coconut-Tree Learning and Research, a remote business based in Unicoi County, provides research and technology solutions to Fortune 500 companies and other businesses across the United States, contributing significantly to the community and the state of Tennessee.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of acknowledging organizations that enhance the quality of life in their communities and commends Coconut-Tree Learning and Research for its extraordinary service. It concludes with a directive to prepare an appropriate copy of the resolution for presentation, omitting specific legislative designations.