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HJR 1255

Memorials, Death - Eddie Neil Ferguson -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Kelly Keisling

Memorializes Eddie Neil Ferguson for 32 years of public service as a Tennessee Highway Patrol master trooper and his dedication to family and community.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 1255

Bill Summary – HJR 1255 (2026) – Tennessee

Basic Information

  • Bill Type: House Joint Resolution ( Memorial )
  • Bill Number: HJR 1255
  • Session: 114
  • Sponsor: Rep. Keisling (Co-sponsor also listed as Kelly Keisling)
  • Jurisdiction: Tennessee
  • Title: Memorials, Death – Eddie Neil Ferguson
  • Status/Action: Passed both chambers and transmitted to the Governor for action; signed by both House Speaker and Senate Speaker; prepared for presentation to the Governor. Final steps: Governor’s action (sign or veto) required for it to take effect as a memorial.

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution honors and remembers Eddie Neil Ferguson of Macon County, Tennessee.
  • It recognizes Ferguson as a longtime public servant and professional who dedicated his life to protecting and serving Tennesseans.

Key Provisions

  • Memorial Declaration: The House (and Senate concurrence) memorialize Eddie Neil Ferguson by reflecting on his character as “impeccable” and highlighting his commitment to public service and family values.
  • Biographical Acknowledgment: Includes a detailed biographical summary:
    • Born April 5, 1952, in Red Boiling Springs.
    • Served as a Master Trooper with the Tennessee Highway Patrol for 32 years.
    • Noted as devoted to family and community.
    • Survived by wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and siblings, with mention of late family members.
  • Expressions of Condolence: The resolution extends condolences to Ferguson’s family and acknowledges his legacy of integrity, probity, compassion, loyalty, diligence, and service.
  • Copy and Presentation: Provides for an appropriate copy of the resolution to be prepared and presented (with standard formatting provisions and language exclusions as required).

Who/What Is Affected

  • Individual: Eddie Neil Ferguson (honored posthumously).
  • Family and Community: Acknowledges and memorializes Ferguson’s impact on his family and the broader Tennessee community.
  • Government/Process: Formal memorial resolution adopted by both chambers (House and Senate); requires gubernatorial action to become part of the official record in law as a memorial.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Intro/Introduction: Filed March 31, 2026.
  • House Action: Adopted on April 6, 2026; placed on consent calendar for April 6, 2026; House approval recorded as 90 ayes, 0 nays, with 2 not voting.
  • Senate Action: Concurred on April 13, 2026; Senate approval recorded as 31 ayes, 0 nays.
  • Final Steps: Signed by the Speaker of the Senate and Speaker of the House; transmitted to Governor for action on April 16, 2026.
  • Effective Date: Memorial resolutions are typically effective upon final passage and presentation, contingent on gubernatorial action as per state law.

Note on Impact

  • This resolution is ceremonial and commemorative. It does not create new laws or fiscal obligations but serves to recognize Eddie Neil Ferguson’s service and to express condolences to his family and community.

If you’d like, I can provide a concise one-paragraph version or a side-by-side comparison with similar Tennessee memorial resolutions.

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

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