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HJR 942

Memorials, Death - Charles Farris Dye, Sr. -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Ron Travis

Tennessee legislature unanimously adopts memorial resolution honoring Charles Farris Dye, Sr., creating official legislative recognition of his life and legacy.

Adopted, Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0
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Bill Summary · HJR 942

Legislative bill overview

HJR 942 is a memorial resolution honoring Charles Farris Dye, Sr. upon his death. The bill was introduced in the Tennessee House of Representatives and unanimously adopted with 94 ayes and zero nays, indicating broad legislative support for the commemoration.

Why is this important

Memorial resolutions serve to officially recognize and honor deceased individuals who have made contributions to their communities or states. This formal legislative recognition provides a permanent record in state archives and allows the legislature to acknowledge the life and legacy of notable citizens.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited public information: The specific accomplishments and reasons for honoring Charles Farris Dye, Sr. are not detailed in the legislative summary, making it difficult to assess the criteria for selection.
  • Selective memorialization: Memorial resolutions raise questions about equity—many deceased citizens who may have contributed significantly to their communities do not receive such recognition.
  • Resource allocation: While memorial resolutions carry minimal financial cost, some view legislative time spent on ceremonial matters as time not spent on substantive policy work.

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

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