Senate Joint Resolution 623, sponsored by Senator Gardenhire, aims to commemorate February 18, 2026, as Safari Club International Day in Tennessee. The resolution recognizes Safari Club International (SCI), a nonprofit organization founded in 1971, for its dedication to protecting the freedom to hunt and promoting wildlife conservation globally. It highlights the significance of SCI's annual convention in Nashville, which is the largest of its kind in the city and serves as a major gathering for hunting enthusiasts, conservationists, and industry leaders. The resolution also acknowledges the contributions of SCI members to wildlife management, conservation funding, and responsible hunting practices.

The resolution emphasizes the vital role that regulated hunting and conservation programs, supported by SCI, play in generating funding for wildlife conservation, habitat restoration, and research. It notes that Tennessee has a strong community of hunters and conservationists whose efforts benefit the state's rural economies and outdoor heritage. By passing this resolution, the General Assembly expresses its support for SCI's mission and its commitment to wildlife management for future generations of hunters.