House Joint Resolution 1440 commends Jayla Fitzgerald for her exemplary service as a legislative intern for Representative Sabi Kumar during the 2024 session of the One Hundred Thirteenth General Assembly. A junior at Middle Tennessee State University, Fitzgerald has excelled academically while majoring in Africana studies and minoring in communication and political and civil engagement. Her dedication to understanding Tennessee State government and her contributions to the legislative process have been recognized as significant and beneficial to both the legislators she assisted and the General Assembly as a whole.

The resolution highlights Fitzgerald's outstanding performance, noting her extraordinary insight and decorum throughout her internship. It expresses the House of Representatives' and Senate's appreciation for her hard work and dedication, wishing her continued success in her future endeavors, including her plans to pursue a master's degree in public policy after her graduation in 2025. An appropriate copy of the resolution will be prepared for presentation, acknowledging her contributions to the legislative process.