House Joint Resolution 51, sponsored by Representative Fritts, calls for a month of prayer and fasting in Tennessee from July 1 to July 31 each year. The resolution emphasizes the importance of seeking divine mercy and healing for the state, acknowledging the foundational Judeo-Christian values upon which Tennessee was established. It highlights various societal challenges, including human trafficking, criminal violence, addiction, and family instability, and asserts that addressing these issues requires both legislative responsibility and spiritual guidance.

The resolution expresses gratitude for Tennessee's blessings while recognizing the need for repentance and unity among its citizens. It encourages individuals to engage in prayer and fasting as a means to seek forgiveness for personal and collective shortcomings, and to ask for divine intervention to remove corruption and restore families. Ultimately, the resolution aims to foster a sense of community and reliance on God for the betterment of Tennessee and its people.