Senate Joint Resolution 444, sponsored by Johnson, designates the week of September 21-28, 2025, as "FTD Awareness Week" in Tennessee. This resolution aims to raise awareness about Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD), a terminal and incurable neurodegenerative disease that significantly impacts individuals' speech, personality, behavior, and motor skills. The resolution highlights the prevalence of FTD, noting that it affects over 60,000 people in the U.S., particularly those aged 45 to 64, and emphasizes the challenges in diagnosing the disease, which can take an average of 3.6 years.

The resolution also underscores the emotional and social ramifications of FTD, including changes in personality and the ability to express emotions, as well as the financial burden it imposes on families, with care costs being approximately double those associated with Alzheimer's disease. By commemorating FTD Awareness Week, the resolution seeks to educate the public about this serious health concern and promote support for those affected by the disease.