WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

HJR 1521

Memorials, Death - Jonathan Trevor Daniel -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Jody Barrett

Honors Jonathan Trevor Daniel for thirty years of law enforcement service, leadership in criminal investigations, and dedication to public safety and the community.

Signed by Governor.
#death #memorials
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · HJR 1521

Summary: House Joint Resolution 1521 (HJR 1521) – Tennessee 114th General Assembly

Purpose

  • HJR 1521 is a memorial resolution honoring the memory of Jonathan Trevor Daniel of Charlotte, Tennessee.
  • The resolution expresses the General Assembly’s sorrow at his passing and recognizes his life, character, and public service.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • The resolution:
    • States that Jonathan Trevor Daniel is to be honored for his exemplary public service and professional dedication to public safety and criminal justice.
    • Details his thirty-year career in law enforcement, with 26 years at the Dickson County Sheriff’s Office starting in 2000.
    • Describes his leadership roles, including patrol deputy, field training officer, detective, SWAT team member, and K-9 handler, culminating as captain of the criminal investigations division and terrorism liaison officer.
    • Notes personal interests and family life, including his outdoorsmanship, gun collecting, quartz crystal hunting in the Ouachita Mountains (Arkansas), and his roles as husband, father, and grandfather.
    • Lists surviving family members and close relatives, as well as those who preceded him in death.
    • Emphasizes his character traits (integrity, probity, compassion, loyalty, diligence) and his impact on others.
    • Conveys a formal expression of sympathy and condolences to his family and friends.
    • Requests the preparation of an appropriate copy of the resolution, with minor formatting edits upon presentation.

Who or What Is Affected

  • This is a ceremonial, non-binding resolution recognizing the life and service of a former public employee.
  • Affects:
    • Jonathan Trevor Daniel (posthumous recognition)
    • His family and community in Dickson County and Charlotte, Tennessee
    • Members of the Tennessee General Assembly (as the audience and beneficiaries of the memorial)

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Action History: Filed for introduction on April 20, 2026.
  • Sponsored by Representative Barrett, with Jody Barrett listed as a co-sponsor.
  • As a Joint Resolution, it typically moves through the standard legislative process for memorial resolutions and, if adopted, is commemorated with language inserted into the official records and a formal copy presented to the family or its representatives.
  • There are no fiscal implications or policy changes; the resolution is ceremonial.

Overall Implications

  • The bill serves to publicly commemorate a respected law enforcement professional for decades of service and to honor his memory, values, and family contributions.
  • It reinforces the Legislature’s appreciation for public safety personnel and their impact on the community.

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

Sign in to ask a question.