Senate Joint Resolution 44, sponsored by Massey, honors the members of the 1175th Transportation Company of the Tennessee Army National Guard for their dedicated service. The resolution highlights Tennessee's proud history of volunteerism and recognizes the 125 soldiers who were deployed to the Southwest Border of the United States to assist the U.S. Border Patrol. Their deployment, which took place from October 2023 to November 2024 under the command of Captain Everett Miller and 1st Sergeant Cyrus Shores, was in response to a federal request for assistance aimed at enhancing border security operations.

The resolution expresses the General Assembly's gratitude for the exemplary service of the 1175th Transportation Company and acknowledges their selfless commitment to both their country and the state of Tennessee. It calls for the preparation of an appropriate copy of the resolution for presentation, ensuring that the contributions of these soldiers are formally recognized and celebrated.