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HJR 1487

Memorials, Death - Michael "Mike" Earl Tatum -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Kelly Keisling

Memorializes and honors Mike Tatum for his lifelong service in education and community work, publicly acknowledging his character and contributions.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 1487

Summary: House Joint Resolution 1487 (HJR 1487) – Tennessee, 114th General Assembly

Purpose

  • HJR 1487 is a memorial resolution honoring and remembering Michael "Mike" Earl Tatum, a longtime educator and community member in Macon County, Tennessee.
  • The resolution expresses sympathy to his family and recognizes his life of public service, faith, and commitment to education and community service.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Formal expression of the General Assembly’s respect and honor for Mike Tatum’s memory.
  • Narrative commendation of Tatum’s life, including:
    • Birth: February 18, 1944, in Davidson County.
    • Education career: Roles as teacher and principal at Westside Elementary School; vice principal at Macon County High School; involvement as a basketball and baseball coach.
    • Retirement: From the Macon County Board of Education.
    • Civic affiliations: Member of the Macon County Retired Teachers Association, the Lions Club, and the Macon County Farm Bureau Board of Directors.
    • Faith and family: Longtime Sunday School teacher at Lafayette Missionary Baptist Church; family details and survivors listed.
  • Personal reflections on his character, integrity, mentorship, and community impact.
  • Administrative directives typical of memorial resolutions:
    • The House and Senate concur in the memorial recognizing Mike Tatum.
    • A copy of the resolution should be prepared for presentation with specified formatting (language following the state seal should appear without House or Senate designation upon proper request).

Persons and Entities Affected

  • Primary: The family and friends of Michael E. Tatum.
  • Secondary: The broader Macon County community who are connected to Tatum through his roles in education, religious service, and civic organizations.
  • The Tennessee General Assembly and its members, who document and acknowledge notable citizens through memorial resolutions.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Status: Introduced and filed for introduction on April 16, 2026; placed on the House consent calendar for April 16, 2026.
  • Sponsors: Primary sponsor is Representative Keisling; Co-sponsor listed as Kelly Keisling (likely the same member in a collaborative capacity).
  • Legislative effect: Purely ceremonial memorial; no fiscal impact, no changes to law or policy. Serves to publicly commemorate an individual’s life and contributions.

Context and Use

  • Memorial resolutions like HJR 1487 are customary legislative tools used to honor citizens who have demonstrated significant service to education, faith communities, and local organizations.
  • The resolution serves as an official record and public acknowledgment, often used in presentations to families and for historical documentation.

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

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