Senate Joint Resolution 143, sponsored by Yager, honors the memory of Michael Timme, the executive director of the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations, who recently passed away. Timme had a distinguished thirty-five-year career with the State of Tennessee, beginning in 1990 with the Office of the Comptroller of the Treasury and later serving in various capacities within the Department of Education and the Tennessee Advisory Commission. He was known for his dedication to public service, his sense of humor, and his passion for music, often entertaining colleagues with his guitar playing and sharing heartwarming videos with family.

The resolution expresses the General Assembly's condolences to Timme's family and commends his commitment to effective public service and the efficient use of public funds. It highlights his personal life, including his love for the outdoors and cherished moments with his family, underscoring the impact he had both professionally and personally in the community. The resolution concludes with a directive for an appropriate copy to be prepared for presentation.