Honors the memory of Wesley Hazen Rucker, a renowned sports journalist who covered University of Tennessee athletics for over two decades.

This resolution honors Wesley Hazen Rucker, a Knoxville native and sports journalist who covered University of Tennessee athletics for over two decades. Rucker, who earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from UT, began his career with the UT student newspaper, The Daily Beacon, in 2000. He went on to write for various publications, including the Chattanooga Times Free Press and 247Sports. Rucker was known for his insightful storytelling and commitment to family values. He is survived by his wife, Lauren, their son Hank, and a daughter expected later in the year.

Honors the memory of Wesley Hazen Rucker, a renowned sports journalist who covered University of Tennessee athletics for over two decades.

This resolution honors Wesley Hazen Rucker, a Knoxville native and sports journalist who covered University of Tennessee athletics for over two decades. Rucker, who earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from UT, began his career with the UT student newspaper, The Daily Beacon, in 2000. He went on to write for various publications, including the Chattanooga Times Free Press and 247Sports. Rucker was known for his insightful storytelling and commitment to family values. He is survived by his wife, Lauren, their son Hank, and a daughter expected later in the year.