Senate Joint Resolution 148, sponsored by McNally, recognizes and commends The Ayers Foundation on its twenty-fifth anniversary for its significant contributions to the quality of life in Tennessee. Founded by Jim Ayers in 1999, the foundation was established to address educational disparities faced by students from families unable to afford college. Over the past quarter-century, it has awarded over 3,000 scholarships and expanded its programs to serve students across all three Grand Divisions of Tennessee, impacting thirty-three high schools in twenty-one counties.

The Ayers Foundation not only focuses on education but also supports various initiatives, including the Ayers Entrepreneur Center and the Ayers Children's Medical Center, among others. The resolution highlights the foundation's commitment to improving educational opportunities and overall community well-being, and it is deemed fitting to honor this charitable organization for its dedicated service to the state.