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HJR 1318

Memorials, Heroism - Firefighter Etta Schafer, Signal Mountain Fire Department -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Michele Reneau

The bill ceremonially honors Firefighter Etta Schafer for her heroism during a 2025 cardiac arrest emergency and praises her actions.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 1318

Summary: House Joint Resolution 1318 (HJR 1318), 114th Tennessee General Assembly

Purpose

  • Recognizes and honors Firefighter Etta Schafer of the Signal Mountain Fire Department for an act of heroism on October 15, 2025.
  • Commends her service and extends best wishes for continued success in her future endeavors.

Key provisions

  • The resolution explicitly commends Firefighter Etta Schafer for her actions during a cardiac arrest emergency on October 15, 2025, at a local residence.
  • It notes that Schafer and her crew provided critical care, stabilized the patient, and ensured urgent medical attention, leading to the patient’s full recovery with no neurological deficits.
  • The bill expresses appreciation for Schafer’s quick thinking, training, and teamwork.
  • The resolution authorizes the presentation of an appropriate copy of the document, omitting the final clause, upon request to the clerk.

Who/what is affected

  • Primary beneficiary: Firefighter Etta Schafer of the Signal Mountain Fire Department (Green Shift).
  • The Signal Mountain Fire Department and its community are beneficiaries in terms of public recognition and acknowledgment of exemplary service.
  • No changes to laws, funding, or procedures; this is a ceremonial/policy recognition measure.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: Passed both chambers in late April 2026 and transmitted to the Governor for action.
  • Enactment timeline:
    • April 7–8, 2026: Introduction, committee actions, and adoption in the House.
    • April 9–10, 2026: Transmitted to the Senate; placed on Senate consent calendar.
    • April 13–16, 2026: Senate concurrence, enrollment, and signatures of presiding officers.
    • April 16, 2026: Transmitted to Governor for action; Governor expected to sign or veto (not specified in text).
  • Upon final signature, the resolution becomes an official expression of the Legislature recognizing a specific act of heroism by a state firefighter.

Notable details

  • Sponsor: Representative Michele Reneau (co-sponsor).
  • The bill is strictly ceremonial, with no changes to statutes, funding, or regulatory authority.
  • Final clause: The resolution contemplates producing an appropriate copy for presentation; the copy’s language excludes the final housekeeping clause.

Bottom-line

HJR 1318 is a ceremonial measure honoring Firefighter Etta Schafer of the Signal Mountain Fire Department for her heroism during a cardiac arrest emergency on October 15, 2025, praising her actions and extending best wishes for her future endeavors. The bill passed both houses in April 2026 and awaits the Governor’s action.

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

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