Senate Joint Resolution 1571 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. 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 local governance, including fourteen years as mayor and his current role as vice mayor of Newport. Additionally, it notes his founding of the Cocke County Sportsman Club and his participation in various civic organizations.

The resolution expresses gratitude for Mr. Ball's dedication to the state and its citizens, emphasizing his commitment to community service and his role as a lifelong member of Newport Church of Christ. It acknowledges his family life, including his long marriage to Marsha Hurley Ball and their children and grandchildren. The General Assembly extends its best wishes for Mr. Ball's future success and commends him for embodying the spirit of a true Tennessean.