House Joint Resolution 390 honors Meri M. Kaftan for her dedicated service to the Tennessee General Assembly as the executive secretary for Representative Todd Warner. Employed since December 2021, Kaftan is recognized for her professionalism and integrity, earning the respect of her colleagues and legislative members. She is departing the Tennessee General Assembly to return to California, where she will work with the California State Senate, having previously served as a legislative assistant in the California State Assembly.

Meri Kaftan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from California State University, Sacramento, and has a background that includes roles as a correctional officer and various positions in the private sector. The resolution expresses gratitude for her contributions and wishes her success in her future endeavors. An appropriate copy of the resolution will be prepared for presentation.