HJR 7016

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                               HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 7016
                                             By Terry
                              A RESOLUTION to commend American Idol top-three finalist
                                           Jordan McCullough of Murfreesboro.
        WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this General Assembly should honor those
exceptional individuals whose talent and dedication to their craft distinguish them within their
field; and
        WHEREAS, one such extraordinary talent is Jordan McCullough of Murfreesboro, whose
talent and perseverance have taken him to the coveted top-three finals of America's longest-
running singing competition, American Idol; and
        WHEREAS, after a long road of auditions, sing-offs, and eliminations, the culmination of
American Idol Season 24 will take place on May 11, 2026, in what is sure to be a spectacular
and emotional event; and
        WHEREAS, Mr. McCullough is a worship director at Zeal Church who began singing in
church when he was only four years old; prior to becoming a full-time worship leader, he worked
as a leasing manager at Pegasus Residential from 2020 to 2023; and
        WHEREAS, he previously auditioned for Season 17 of The Voice in 2019, but none of
the coaches turned their chairs—a setback that makes his deep run on Idol all the more notable;
and
        WHEREAS, Jordan McCullough first won over the American Idol judges during his
audition with a soulful rendition of "Goodness of God" by Bethel Music and Jenn Johnson; and
        WHEREAS, his musical identity remains grounded in his beliefs, with his Christian faith
serving as the foundation of his career; he would like to explore multiple styles of music and
release songs that inspire others; and
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       WHEREAS, it is fitting that we recognize the monumental achievement of
Murfreesboro's own Jordan McCullough; now, therefore,
       BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED
FOURTEENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE SENATE
CONCURRING, that we commend American Idol top-three finalist Jordan McCullough,
extending our best wishes for great success in the Season 24 finale and beyond.
       BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an appropriate copy of this resolution be prepared
for presentation with this final clause omitted from such copy and upon proper request made to
the appropriate clerk, the language appearing immediately following the State seal appear
without House or Senate designation.
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