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HJR 6001

Memorials, Death - William "Billy" Earl Knight -

114th First Extraordinary Session (January 2025) Introduced by Jake McCalmon

A ceremonial Tennessee joint resolution memorializes William 'Billy' Knight for decades of community leadership and public service, authorizing an official tribute copy.

Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
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Bill Summary · HJR 6001

Summary of Bill HJR 6001 — Memorials, Death – William "Billy" Earl Knight

Purpose and Intent

  • HJR 6001 is a joint resolution intended to memorialize and honor the life of William "Billy" Earl Knight of Millview and to express sympathy to his family.
  • The measure is ceremonial in nature, recognizing Knight’s public service, community leadership, and personal integrity.

Key Provisions

  • Officially memorializes William Earl Knight, detailing his life and contributions, including:
    • Born June 15, 1934; lifelong Millview resident; son of Earl Knight and Louise Pinkston Knight.
    • U.S. Army veteran.
    • Known as "The Mayor" for his community leadership; involvement with the Millview Community Club and local swim club; maintained the community center and pool for over four decades.
    • Plumber by trade, joined his father’s business, earned the fifth plumbing license issued in Williamson County; renowned as a pump expert.
    • Lifelong member of Epworth United Methodist Church and attendee of Riverside Fellowship.
    • Family and community-oriented; survived by children Lisa (Jim) Wilson, Becky (Brad) Wilson, and Keith Knight; grandchildren and great-grandchildren listed in the text; preceded in death by his wife Barbara Jean Gainous Knight.
  • The resolution expresses that Knight left a legacy of integrity, probity, compassion, loyalty, and diligent public/private life.
  • The resolution requests preparation of an appropriate copy for presentation, with a specific formatting provision: the final copy should omit House or Senate designation language after the State seal and be produced upon request.

Who is Affected

  • William Earl Knight is the primary subject of the memorial.
  • His family, friends, and the Millview community are the direct beneficiaries of the ceremonial recognition.
  • The Tennessee General Assembly, as well as the entities preparing official copies of the resolution, handle the ceremonial actions.

Legislative Status and Timeline

  • Introduced: January 27, 2025.
  • Sponsor: McCalmon.
  • Initial actions show it passed the House (engrossed, sponsor added, adopted with strong vote: 92–1) on January 28, 2025.
  • Status: Received from House and referred to the Senate Calendar Committee on January 29, 2025.
  • As a joint resolution memorializing a private individual, it is a ceremonial step requiring Senate concurrence.

Background on William Earl Knight

  • Longtime Millview resident, community steward, and tradesman with deep ties to local institutions.
  • Notable for ongoing service as a pump expert and plumber, and for caring for community facilities for decades.
  • Remembered for his character, family dedication, and contributions to local faith and community life.

Procedural/Timeline Notes

  • The measure, once concurred by the Senate, would become part of the official memorial records of the General Assembly.
  • The bill contains standard memorial language and formatting instructions for official copies.

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

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