House Joint Resolution 543 honors Joi Wasill for her exemplary demonstration of strength and courage in her professional and community endeavors. As the president and director of Resource Development for DCO, she has dedicated over twenty-three years to providing sexual risk avoidance and abstinence education to more than 280,000 students across Tennessee, Alabama, and beyond. With a background in education that began in 1988, Mrs. Wasill holds a Bachelor of Public Administration and is certified as a Sexual Risk Avoidance Education Specialist. Her leadership extends to various organizations, and she has been recognized with multiple awards for her contributions to education and community service.

The resolution acknowledges Mrs. Wasill's commitment to her Christian faith and her active involvement in her local community alongside her husband, Bill, and their family. It expresses the General Assembly's congratulations on her receipt of the Strong and Courageous Award from Welch College, affirming her impact and dedication to positively influencing the lives of youth and families. The resolution concludes with a commitment to prepare an appropriate copy for presentation.