Senate Joint Resolution 1539, sponsored by Akbari, honors Medtronic on the occasion of its seventy-fifth anniversary, which will be celebrated on April 29, 2024. Recognized as the world's largest healthcare technology company, Medtronic has made significant contributions to the economic landscape of Tennessee, particularly through its Spinal Technologies Division based in Memphis. The company employs over 1,300 individuals in the area, including at its expanding distribution and manufacturing facility, and has established itself as a key player in the medical device community in Shelby County.

The resolution acknowledges Medtronic's longstanding mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life, a vision set forth by its founder, Earl Bakken. With a workforce of more than 95,000 employees globally, Medtronic's impact over the past seventy-five years is celebrated as a testament to its commitment to excellence. The resolution concludes by extending best wishes for the company's continued success in the future.