Senate Joint Resolution 663, sponsored by Oliver, honors Meharry Medical College as it celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2026. Established in 1876 in Nashville, Meharry Medical College was the first medical school in the South for African Americans and has a rich history of service, scholarship, and leadership. The college has expanded its academic offerings over the years, including the founding of the School of Dentistry and the School of Pharmacy, and has produced numerous pioneering healthcare professionals, including Dr. Georgia Esther Lee Patton Washington, the first Black woman to graduate from Meharry and practice medicine in Tennessee.

The resolution acknowledges Meharry's ongoing commitment to health equity and community service under the leadership of its twelfth president, Dr. James E.K. Hildreth, Sr. In celebration of its sesquicentennial, Meharry has initiated a yearlong series of commemorations and programs aimed at enhancing institutional excellence and preparing future health professionals. The resolution concludes by extending congratulations to Meharry Medical College for its significant contributions to education and healthcare in Tennessee and wishes for its continued success in the future.