Senate Joint Resolution 1557 honors Morgan Price, a gymnast from Fisk University, for her historic achievement as the first athlete from a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to win the NCAA individual gymnastics all-around championship. The resolution highlights her exceptional performances across various gymnastics disciplines, including the floor exercise, uneven bars, balance beam, and vault, which contributed to her national title. It also notes her commitment to competing for an HBCU, as Fisk was the first to establish an NCAA gymnastics team, and emphasizes the values of determination, excellence, and equity that she embodies.
The resolution commends Morgan Price for her outstanding accomplishments and recognizes her as an ambassador for Tennessee, reflecting the pride of the state in her achievements. It expresses best wishes for her continued success in future endeavors and calls for an appropriate copy of the resolution to be prepared for presentation.