Senate Joint Resolution 36, sponsored by Senator Pody, honors Robert Andrew Huddleston of Wilson County for his significant contributions to his community and his lifelong dedication to ministry and missionary work. A native of Wilson County, Huddleston graduated from Lebanon High School and pursued studies in electrical engineering before transitioning to a career in ministry at Union University. He began his missionary work in 1977 with Youth With A Mission (YWAM), where he served for forty years, developing programs to support faith-based organizations and teaching biblical financial principles both nationally and internationally.

Currently, Huddleston is the founder and president of Mission Enablers International, which supports missionaries and ministries, and he also leads the Tennessee nonprofit Kenya Islands Mission. He is recognized for his commitment to family, being married for fifty years and raising seven children, and has documented his experiences in his memoir, "White Knuckle Faith." The resolution acknowledges Huddleston's exemplary service and contributions to the State of Tennessee and its citizens, extending best wishes for his continued success.