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SJR 1105

Memorials, Death - John Richard Fox -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Paul Bailey

The bill memorializes John Richard Fox for his lifelong public service and community leadership, publicly honoring his contributions to Gainesboro and Jackson County.

SJR placed on H. consent cal. for 4/20/2026
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Bill Summary · SJR 1105

Summary: Senate Joint Resolution 1105 (SJR 1105) – Tennessee, 114th General Assembly

Purpose

  • SJR 1105 memorializes and honors the memory of John Richard Fox of Gainesboro, Tennessee.
  • The resolution serves to acknowledge Fox’s public service, community leadership, faith, and lasting impact on Jackson County.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Formal recognition: The resolution expresses the General Assembly’s condolences and respect for Fox’s life and service.
  • Biography highlights: It outlines Fox’s career and community roles, including:
    • Educator: teacher at Jackson County High School, later supervisor of instruction and superintendent of schools.
    • Public leadership: mayor of Gainesboro; president of the Jackson County Historical Society.
    • Historical preservation: efforts to preserve the Robert M. Fox School building and the Jackson County Historical Museum.
    • Community involvement: involvement with local athletics as a referee and scout for the Blue Devils.
    • Faith-based service: lifelong member of Gainesboro Church of Christ, with roles as treasurer, Bible school teacher, preacher, and elder.
    • Personal interests: UT football games, golfing, cigars, and sharing meals with friends and colleagues.
  • Honorary language: The resolution conveys that Fox left a lasting legacy of integrity, compassion, loyalty, and diligence.
  • Formal closing: Requests the preparation of an appropriate copy of the resolution to be presented to Fox’s family, with standard formatting instructions (omitting the final clause for copy prepared for presentation).

Who/What Is Affected

  • John Richard Fox: The primary individual memorialized.
  • Gainesboro and Jackson County, Tennessee: Recognized for Fox’s local impact in education, governance, historical preservation, and community life.
  • Tennessee General Assembly: The body issuing a formal remembrance and condolences.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and First Consideration: Filed and moved through first consideration on April 8, 2026.
  • Second Consideration: Passed on second consideration and referred to Senate Calendar Committee on April 13, 2026.
  • Consent Calendar: Placed on Senate Consent Calendar on April 13, 2026; adopted on April 15, 2026 (Ayes 32, Nays 0).
  • Transmission: Engrossed and ready for transmission to the House on April 15, 2026.
  • House Action: On April 16, 2026, placed on the House consent calendar for consideration on April 20, 2026.

Practical Impact

  • This is a symbolic, ceremonial resolution. It does not create new laws, funding, or regulatory changes.
  • The primary effect is to publicly acknowledge Fox’s contributions and express collective sympathy from Tennessee’s General Assembly.
  • It may be used in official records and presented copies to Fox’s family as a formal tribute.

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

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