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SJR 1234

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

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Bo Watson

honors Deputy Landon Faulkner for his service and death in the line of duty, offering sympathy to his family and formal ceremonial recognition by the General Assembly.

Transmitted to Governor for action.
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Bill Summary · SJR 1234

Summary of Bill: SJR 1234 (Session 114) – Tennessee

Title

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

Purpose and Intent

  • This Senate Joint Resolution honors and memorializes Deputy Landon Christopher Faulkner of the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office.
  • It recognizes his service, sacrifices, and personal character, and offers condolences to his family.
  • The resolution expresses the General Assembly’s sympathy and appreciation for his public service and duties as a law enforcement officer.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Official acknowledgment of Deputy Faulkner’s life and service to the State of Tennessee.
  • Statement noting his death in a traffic accident while on duty.
  • Recitation of biographical details (birthdate: September 13, 2001; career background including prior service with Grundy County Sheriff's Office, Explorer Cadet program; joined Hamilton County Sheriff's Office in 2022).
  • Expression of respect for his family, including his wife Megan and children Malachi, Breylee, Mia, and Lillee, along with his broader family and loved ones.
  • Formal declaration that the General Assembly pauses to remember his life, character, and dedication to duty.
  • Formal resolution of sympathy and condolences to Deputy Faulkner’s family.
  • Provision for an official copy of the resolution to be prepared for presentation.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Deputy Landon Christopher Faulkner and his immediate family (spouse, children, and extended family) are the primary beneficiaries of the memorial acknowledgment.
  • Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and the broader Tennessee law enforcement community are beneficiaries in the sense of public recognition and tribute.
  • The Tennessee General Assembly serves as the body issuing the memorial.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Sponsorship: Senate Joint Resolution 1234, introduced by Senator Bo Watson (co-sponsored by Watson) and later concurred by the House.
  • Action Timeline:
    • 2026-04-20: Engrossed and ready for transmission to the House; Rules Suspended, adopted unanimously (Ayes 27, Nays 0).
    • 2026-04-21: Placed on the House consent calendar for 4/22/2026.
    • 2026-04-20 to 2026-04-22: Formal passage process completed, with the resolution prepared for presentation and the final language allowing presentation with the state seal.
  • The bill is a memorial/recognition measure (non-legislative in substance) and does not create new laws or fiscal obligations.

Summary Sheet

  • What: A memorial resolution honoring Deputy Landon Faulkner.
  • Why: In recognition of his service and death in the line of duty; expression of sympathy to family.
  • When: Filed and advanced in April 2026; designed for presentation after final passage.
  • Impact: Symbolic/ceremonial recognition; no legal or financial duties imposed on state or local governments beyond the formal presentation of the resolution.

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

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