House Joint Resolution 1364 honors Connie Ball for receiving the 2024 Great Smoky Mountain Council Good Scout Award, recognizing his exceptional leadership and contributions to the community of Cocke County and the Boy Scouts of America. The resolution highlights Mr. Ball's extensive background in education, having served for forty years in the Cocke County School System, and his active involvement in various civic organizations, including his roles as Mayor of Newport and vice mayor. His dedication to community service is further exemplified by his founding of the Cocke County Sportsman Club and his participation in the Newport Kiwanis Club.

The resolution expresses gratitude for Mr. Ball's commitment to the citizens of Tennessee and acknowledges his personal life, including his long-standing marriage and family. It concludes by extending best wishes for his future endeavors and commending him for embodying the spirit of a true Tennessean. An appropriate copy of the resolution will be prepared for presentation, omitting the final clause.