Senate Joint Resolution 424 recognizes and honors The Knoxville Barristers, the Young Lawyers Division of the Knoxville Bar Association, for receiving the 2025 Business Award, specifically the John J. Duncan Sr. Award for Senior Advocacy. This award is given to individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to improving the lives of seniors in the Knoxville community. The Knoxville Barristers have demonstrated over twenty-five years of commitment to serving homebound seniors through their partnership with CAC Mobile Meals, providing essential meal deliveries and fostering meaningful relationships with the elderly.
The resolution highlights the Barristers' extensive volunteer efforts, which began in the late 1990s and have grown to include multiple meal delivery days each week. Their work not only addresses nutritional needs but also offers vital social connections and safety checks for seniors. The resolution concludes by commending The Knoxville Barristers for their dedication to community service and expressing best wishes for their continued success in advocating for the well-being of older adults in Knox County.