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SJR 1048

Memorials, Death - Carmon Thomas Hooper III -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Page Walley

Tennessee Senate unanimously adopted a memorial resolution honoring the life of Carmon Thomas Hooper III, a ceremonial tribute preserving his legacy in state legislative records.

Transmitted to Governor for action.
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Bill Summary · SJR 1048

Legislative bill overview

SJR 1048 is a memorial resolution honoring the life and legacy of Carmon Thomas Hooper III in Tennessee. The bill was unanimously adopted by the Tennessee Senate in April 2026 with no opposition votes.

Why is this important

Memorial resolutions serve an official governmental function by formally recognizing significant individuals and preserving their memory in the legislative record. While non-binding, such memorials acknowledge contributions to the state and provide families with formal recognition of their loved one's impact.

Potential points of contention

  • Memorial resolutions consume legislative time and resources, though typically in minimal amounts through consent calendar procedures
  • No substantive policy disagreement is likely given the unanimous passage, indicating this is primarily a ceremonial tribute
  • The bill provides no information about Carmon Thomas Hooper III's specific accomplishments or why he warranted legislative memorial

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

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