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HR 13

Memorials, Death - Deborah Jean Hicks -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Timothy Hill

Tennessee House unanimously adopts memorial resolution honoring Deborah Jean Hicks, a ceremonial legislative act that creates official state recognition without substantive policy impact.

Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
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Bill Summary · HR 13

Legislative bill overview

HR 13 is a memorial resolution honoring Deborah Jean Hicks, passed unanimously by the Tennessee House of Representatives. Memorial resolutions are ceremonial legislative acts that recognize individuals, typically after their death, and are entered into the official legislative record.

Why is this important

While memorials are symbolic rather than substantive legislation, they serve an important function in acknowledging contributions of notable individuals and providing official recognition to families and communities. These resolutions become part of the state's permanent legislative history and often appear in official records and local archives.

Potential points of contention

  • Memorial resolutions consume legislative time and resources, though typically designated as "consent calendar" items to minimize floor time
  • The bill provides no information about who Deborah Jean Hicks was or why she merited this recognition, making public evaluation of appropriateness difficult
  • Without additional context, it's unclear whether this represents a standard practice or a special circumstance

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

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