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HJR 1152

Memorials, Death - Booker Taliaferro Woods -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Greg Vital

Tennessee legislature unanimously adopts memorial resolution honoring deceased Booker Taliaferro Woods with bipartisan support.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 1152

Legislative bill overview

HJR 1152 is a memorial resolution introduced in the Tennessee legislature honoring Booker Taliaferro Woods upon his death. The bill passed both chambers with overwhelming bipartisan support (82-0 in the House, 33-0 in the Senate) and was adopted in March 2026.

Why is this important

Memorial resolutions serve an official legislative function by creating a formal public record acknowledging a deceased individual's life and contributions. This provides families with state recognition and allows the legislature to commemorate citizens it deems worthy of such honor.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of public information: The bill text itself is not provided, making it impossible to assess what specific contributions or controversies may surround the deceased individual
  • Memorial selection criteria: Questions may arise about who qualifies for legislative memorials and whether selection processes are equitable or transparent
  • Use of legislative time: Some argue that memorial resolutions consume valuable legislative session time that could address policy matters, though this is a minor procedural consideration

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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