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HJR 1475

Memorials, Death - Deputy Landon Faulkner, Hamilton County Sheriff's Office -

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

The resolution memorializes Deputy Landon Faulkner’s life and service in a ceremonial acknowledgment, without changing laws or funding.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 1475

Summary of Bill: HJR 1475 (Session 114, Tennessee)

Title

Memorials, Death - Deputy Landon Faulkner, Hamilton County Sheriff's Office

Purpose and Intent

  • HJR 1475 is a House Joint Resolution honoring the memory and service of Deputy Landon Christopher Faulkner of the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office.
  • The resolution expresses sorrow at his death while on duty and recognizes his public service, character, and commitment to duty.
  • It is a ceremonial, commemorative measure rather than a bill creating or altering law or funding.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Declares honor and remembrance of Deputy Landon Christopher Faulkner.
  • Acknowledges his background, service history, and personal life (bio sketch including birth date, prior service with Grundy County, education via Knoxville Police Department Explorer Cadet Program, and family details).
  • States appreciation for his courage, professionalism, and dedication to protecting others.
  • Expresses sympathy and condolences to his family.
  • Provides for the preparation of an appropriate copy of the resolution to be presented, with a minor formatting note about the copy’s text.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • Deputy Landon Christopher Faulkner (deceased) and his family receive formal recognition.
  • The measure is symbolic and ceremonial; it does not alter laws, duties, or budgets.
  • Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, and the broader Tennessee law enforcement community, are likely to be the audience of the memorial.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Action history indicates:
    • Introduction and sponsor addition on April 16, 2026.
    • Filed for introduction and placed on House consent calendar for April 16, 2026.
  • As a Joint Resolution, it requires passage by both the Tennessee House of Representatives and Senate, with the governor not required for its enactment (depending on state practice). In practice, consent calendar placement suggests a routine ceremonial approval.

Notable Details

  • Primary sponsor: Representative Vital (Co-sponsor: Greg Vital).
  • The resolution includes a respectful biographical sketch and emphasizes the ethical and community service dimensions of Deputy Faulkner’s life.
  • The text indicates a standard closing for memorial resolutions, including the final clause about copies of the resolution and presentation.

Overall Significance

  • The bill serves as an official state acknowledgment of Deputy Faulkner’s life and service.
  • It provides a formal, public note of respect and condolence from Tennessee’s General Assembly.
  • It does not implement policy changes or funding; its impact is symbolic, ceremonial, and commemorative.

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

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