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SR 361

Memorials, Death - James Harding Pratt -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Randy McNally

Tennessee Senate unanimously adopted a memorial resolution honoring deceased James Harding Pratt with ceremonial recognition of his life and contributions.

Adopted, Ayes 33, Nays 0
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Bill Summary · SR 361

Legislative bill overview

SR 361 is a memorial resolution adopted by the Tennessee Senate honoring James Harding Pratt following his death. The resolution passed unanimously with 33 ayes and no nays, moving through the legislative process in early April 2026.

Why is this important

Memorial resolutions serve as official legislative recognition of deceased individuals' contributions to their communities or the state. While non-binding and ceremonial in nature, they represent the state's formal acknowledgment of a person's life and legacy, and are typically introduced for individuals with significant public service or community impact.

Potential points of contention

  • Without access to biographical details about James Harding Pratt, the specific reasons for his commemoration cannot be assessed for public consensus
  • Memorial resolutions, though ceremonial, do use legislative time and resources that some argue could be directed toward substantive policy matters
  • The unanimous passage suggests broad agreement, but context about Pratt's background or any potential controversies is unavailable in this bill summary

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

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