Senate Resolution 424, sponsored by Massey, seeks to honor the Revolutionary War veterans interred within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and its surrounding areas as the United States approaches its 250th anniversary. The resolution emphasizes the importance of recognizing the sacrifices made by these veterans, many of whom settled in East Tennessee and had their lands taken for the establishment of the national park. Notable figures mentioned include Henry Bohanan, William Hamby, and several others, including the wives of veterans who supported the war efforts.

The resolution calls upon all Tennesseans to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of these Revolutionary War veterans to the principles of democracy, individual freedom, and human rights, as well as their significant role in the history of the state. It highlights the bravery and selflessness of these individuals who fought for the nation's independence and encourages a collective remembrance of their enduring legacy as the country commemorates its founding.