Establishes March 3 as "Sister Sandra Smithson Day" in Tennessee to honor her contributions to education.
The bill designates March 3 as "Sister Sandra Smithson Day" in Tennessee, recognizing her significant contributions to the state through her work in religious service and education. Sister Smithson spent 67 years in missions in the U.S. and South America before returning to Nashville in the 1980s. She identified a need for better educational opportunities for children and founded Nashville's first charter school, Smithson Craighead Academy. This observance aims to honor her impact on improving children's lives through education. This day is not a legal holiday.
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