Senate Resolution 261 honors Jennifer Channell, a dedicated bowling coach at Hardin County High School, for receiving the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) Distinguished Service Award. With over twenty years of coaching experience, Channell has led her alma mater's bowling program to remarkable success, including sixteen TSSAA State Bowling Championships, twelve of which were consecutive. Her commitment to student-athlete development has not only fostered a winning culture but has also instilled essential life values such as confidence, responsibility, and perseverance in her students.

Beyond her coaching achievements, Channell has been a strong advocate for her athletes' educational opportunities, helping many secure collegiate bowling scholarships. Her influence extends to her own family, with her daughters earning scholarships to prestigious universities and achieving success in their bowling careers. The resolution acknowledges Channell's transformative impact on high school athletics in Tennessee and commends her for exemplifying the spirit and commitment of a true Tennessean, wishing her continued success in her future endeavors.