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HJR 22

Memorials, Death - John Richard "Dick" Lodge, Jr. -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by John Clemmons

Tennessee legislature approved a ceremonial memorial resolution honoring deceased resident John Richard "Dick" Lodge, Jr., with no substantive policy impact.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 22

Legislative bill overview

HJR 22 is a memorial resolution honoring John Richard "Dick" Lodge, Jr., a deceased individual from Tennessee. The bill passed through both chambers of the legislature and was signed by the Governor, making it an official state memorial.

Why is this important

Memorial resolutions serve as official state recognition of individuals' contributions or significance to their communities. While non-binding and primarily ceremonial, they create a formal legislative record acknowledging the person's life and legacy within state government proceedings.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited public information: Without details about Lodge's background, community role, or why he warranted state-level recognition, it's difficult to assess whether this represents appropriate legislative use of time
  • Nature of memorial resolutions: Some argue that legislative bodies should focus primarily on policy rather than ceremonial matters, though others view memorials as important community recognition
  • Transparency question: The bill provides no context about Lodge's significance, leaving citizens unable to independently evaluate the recognition's merits

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

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