House Joint Resolution 722, sponsored by Hemmer, recognizes and honors Wade Cowan for receiving the President's Award from the Montgomery Bell Academy (MBA) Mock Trial team. This resolution highlights Cowan's dedication and contributions to the legal and educational fields, noting his extensive experience as a Nashville-based attorney specializing in labor law and his role as a mock trial coach for over forty years. Under his leadership, the MBA Mock Trial team has achieved significant success, including nineteen City Championship titles and multiple State titles, culminating in their first National High School Mock Trial Championship in Phoenix, Arizona.

The resolution expresses the General Assembly's commendation for Cowan's commitment to student success and his impact on the community, reflecting Tennessee's values as the Volunteer State. It concludes by extending best wishes for Cowan's continued success and happiness in his future endeavors, and it calls for an appropriate copy of the resolution to be prepared for presentation.