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HJR 112

Memorials, Death - Robert Cooke "Bob" Irwin -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by William Lamberth

Honors the life of Robert Cooke "Bob" Irwin and conveys the General Assembly’s condolences, a ceremonial memorial with no legal or fiscal impact.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 112

Summary — HJR 112: Memorial for Robert Cooke "Bob" Irwin

Status: Signed by the Governor (Feb 21, 2025)
Introduced: Jan 13, 2025 | Classification: Joint Resolution (memorial)
Companion bill: SJR 34

Purpose

House Joint Resolution 112 formally honors the life and service of Robert Cooke "Bob" Irwin of Knoxville, expresses the General Assembly’s sympathy to his family and friends, and directs preparation of an appropriate enrolled copy of the resolution for presentation.

Key provisions

  • Declares the General Assembly’s sorrow at the death of Robert Cooke "Bob" Irwin.
  • Recites biographical details including his birth (May 13, 1951), place (Knoxville), education (Seymour High School, class of 1969), personal interests (golf, camping, University of Tennessee fan), reputation as a storyteller, and devotion to family.
  • Lists surviving family members (wife Brenda Irwin; brother Thomas Irwin; daughters Heidi Householder and Holli Williams; stepdaughter Denise Shockley; grandchildren Taylor Swaney, Chase Ingle, Kingston Williams, Colbi Mitchell, Kiley Mitchell, Kinsley Caris; great‑granddaughter Huntleigh Swaney; and other relatives and friends).
  • Extends the General Assembly’s sympathy and condolences to his family and friends.
  • Directs that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation, with the standard final clause omitted, and that, upon proper request to the appropriate clerk, specified language appear without House or Senate designation.

Who is affected

  • Primarily symbolic: Mr. Irwin’s family, friends, and community in Knoxville.
  • No individuals or entities experience regulatory, fiscal, or operational impacts because the resolution is honorary in nature.

Legislative timeline / procedural notes

  • Filed: Jan 13, 2025
  • Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 12, 2025; committee hearings and testimony Mar 19 & Mar 26; reported favorably Apr 9, 2025.
  • House adopted: Feb 6, 2025 (Ayes 90, Nays 0)
  • Senate concurred: Feb 13, 2025 (Ayes 31, Nays 0)
  • Enrolled and signed by chamber presiding officers Feb 14–18, 2025
  • Transmitted to Governor Feb 20, 2025; signed Feb 21, 2025

Impact

HJR 112 is an honorary memorial resolution with no legal or fiscal effect. Its purpose is ceremonial: to recognize and memorialize the life of Robert Cooke "Bob" Irwin and to convey the legislature’s condolences.

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

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