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SJR 1184

Memorials, Death - Marshall McKamey -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Ken Yager

The bill ceremonially honors longtime public servant Marshall McKamey and memorializes his character and community contributions.

Transmitted to Governor for action.
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Bill Summary · SJR 1184

Summary: Senate Joint Resolution 1184 (SJR 1184) – Tennessee, 114th General Assembly

Purpose

  • SJR 1184 is a memorial resolution to honor the memory of Marshall McKamey of LaFollette, Tennessee.
  • The resolution recognizes McKamey’s life, public service, character, and contributions to his family and community.
  • It conveys sympathy and condolences to McKamey’s family and friends.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Formal commendation: The Tennessee Senate and House (concurring) formally honor Marshall McKamey.
  • Character and service recap: The resolution highlights McKamey’s:
    • Long career of public service and professionalism
    • Retirement from Cain Ford after more than 30 years of service
    • Thirty-year tenure on the Campbell County Election Commission
    • Family values and personal integrity
  • Personal details acknowledged:
    • Born August 20, 1939, in Clinchmore to Virgil and Annie Lou Hutson McKamey
    • Survived by wife Linda McCarty McKamey, daughters Bridget Sloane and Bettina McKamey, grandchildren Callie Marshall, Connor Worden, Bria McKamey, sister Evelyn Foutch
    • Preceded in death by his son Marshall Brian McKamey and sister Barbara Hatmaker
  • Formal language of tribute: The resolution states the General Assembly’s intention to remember McKamey’s “impeccable character” and commitment to living the examined life with courage and conviction.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • Primarily personnel: The immediate effect is ceremonial and symbolic, recognizing an individual in a formal legislative document.
  • Constituents and public record: The resolution becomes part of the official record, signaling official recognition by state government.
  • Family and community: The resolution serves as a public memorial that can be presented to McKamey’s family; it may be used in commemorative contexts.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: Filed for introduction on April 20, 2026.
  • Sponsors: Primary sponsor is Senator Yager; Co-sponsor is Senator Ken Yager.
  • Legislative type: Memorial resolution. No fiscal impact, law change, or regulatory effect is implied; it is a ceremonial acknowledgment.
  • Process path: As a joint resolution, it requires concurrence between the Senate and House to pass and become part of the state’s formal memorial record.

Remarks

  • This bill does not create new programs, funding, or policy changes. Its purpose is to publicly honor and memorialize a longtime public servant and community member, Marshall McKamey, and to express sympathy to his family.

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

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