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HJR 561

Memorials, Death - Carl Elzia Levi -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Michele Reneau

States condolences and honors the life and public service of Carl Levi, recognizing his long career in Chattanooga, local government, and the military.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 561

Summary of HJR 561 — Memorials, Death - Carl Elzia Levi

Overview

  • Bill: House Joint Resolution 561 (HJR 561)
  • Title: Memorials, Death - Carl Elzia Levi
  • Status: Signed by the Governor (became law as a ceremonial joint resolution)
  • Introduced: April 2, 2025
  • Classification: Joint Resolution
  • Sponsor: Rep. Reneau
  • Purpose: To honor and memorialize the life and public service of Carl Elzia Levi of Chattanooga, Tennessee. The measure expresses condolences to Levi’s family and recognizes his long career in local government, the military, and public service.

Background / Biography Highlighted in the Resolution

  • Public service in Chattanooga and Hamilton County for more than 50 years.
  • City roles:
    • Deputy City Clerk (1957–1961)
    • Assistant City Treasurer
    • City Treasurer (1978–2001); retired December 31, 2001
  • Hamilton County Trustee (elected August 2002; served two terms through 2010)
    • Noted for cost-saving measures and operational innovations benefitting taxpayers
  • Military service:
    • U.S. Army starting in 1952 (Korean War)
    • Commissioned as a second lieutenant, artillery, in 1958
    • Tennessee National Guard career culminating in retirement as brigadier general (1987)
  • Honorific: The National Guard Armory on Holtzclaw Avenue in Chattanooga was named in Levi’s honor in 2019

Key Provisions and Provisions’ Effects

  • Expresses the General Assembly’s condolences to the Levi family.
  • Honors Carl Levi’s character, public service, integrity, and contributions to the state and community.
  • Acknowledges Levi’s military service and leadership.
  • Directs the preparation of an appropriate copy of the resolution for presentation, with specified formatting (the clause about omitting certain identifiers in final copies).
  • The resolution is ceremonial and non-binding; it does not create new law, impose duties, or authorize expenditures.

Who/What is Affected

  • Carl Elzia Levi and his family (recognition and memory)
  • The citizens of Chattanooga and Hamilton County (recognition of a longtime public servant)
  • The state’s historical and legislative record (as a memorial item)
  • Government offices involved in ceremonial endorsements (House and Senate)

Procedural Timeline / Status

  • 2025-04-02: Introduced
  • 2025-04-03–04-07: House actions and passage
  • 2025-04-08–04-09: Engrossed/transmitted to Senate; referred to calendar
  • 2025-04-11–04-14: Senate actions (Consent Calendar; concurrence)
  • 2025-04-15–04-16: Enrolled; Senate Speaker sign-offs
  • 2025-04-21: Transmitted to Governor for action
  • 2025-04-24: Signed by Governor

Potential Impact

  • Primarily ceremonial and commemorative; preserves the memory of a longtime public servant.
  • May be cited in community and historical contexts as an official recognition of Levi’s contributions.
  • No fiscal impact or statutory changes are implied by the bill.

Note: The bill’s content centers on formal recognition and sympathy, consistent with typical memorial resolutions enacted by both chambers.

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

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