Senate Joint Resolution 34, sponsored by Powers, honors Mary Nell Bryan for her dedicated service as the executive director of the Children's Hospital Alliance of Tennessee (CHAT) upon her retirement on May 24, 2024. Over her twenty-year tenure, Ms. Bryan played a pivotal role in advocating for children's health care in Tennessee, leading efforts to inform state representatives about critical issues affecting children's health and successfully pushing for initiatives such as the expansion of CoverKids, smoke-free workplace legislation, and improvements in school health standards.

The resolution acknowledges Ms. Bryan's exemplary leadership and commitment to enhancing the quality of care for children in Tennessee, highlighting her ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders. It expresses gratitude for her significant contributions to the organization and the state, and extends best wishes for her future endeavors as she embarks on this new chapter in her life.