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HJR 668

Memorials, Interns - Derryus Shaw -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Karen Camper

Publicly commend Derryus Shaw for exemplary service as a legislative intern to Rep. Karen Camper; ceremonial, symbolic recognition with no policy or fiscal changes.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 668

Summary: House Joint Resolution 668 (HJR 668)

Overview

HJR 668 is a joint resolution from the Tennessee General Assembly recognizing and commending Derryus Shaw for exemplary service as a legislative intern to Representative Karen Camper during the 2025 session of the One Hundred Fourteenth General Assembly. The resolution has been signed by the Governor and thus becomes a ceremonial expression of appreciation from the Legislature.

Purpose and Intent

  • The primary purpose is to publicly acknowledge and commend Derryus Shaw for his diligent service as a legislative intern.
  • It notes Shaw’s contributions as beneficial to the legislators he assisted and to the General Assembly as a whole.
  • The resolution frames the recognition as a way to honor Shaw’s professionalism, punctuality, and positive impact during the 2025 session.

Key Provisions and Provisions That Change Policy

  • The resolution states: “to commend Derryus Shaw for exemplary service as a legislative intern.”
  • Shaw is described as a student at Austin Peay State University, majoring in political science with a history minor, and a member of several organizations and awards (Phi Alpha Theta, Chi Alpha Christian University Ministry, Govs Programming Council, History Club; O.S. Uffelman Exemplary History Student Award Endowment; Fred Seip, Jr. Memorial Scholarship).
  • The text emphasizes Shaw’s “extraordinary insight and rare decorum” in performing duties.
  • A standard ceremonial clause directs that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation, with a clause related to formatting to omit House/Senate designation on the copy upon request.
  • No substantive legislative changes, policy shifts, or fiscal provisions are introduced. This is a symbolic recognition only.

Who Is Affected

  • Derryus Shaw: primary recipient of the commendation.
  • Representative Karen Camper: the legislator for whom Shaw interned.
  • The Tennessee General Assembly and the broader public, which receive a formal expression of appreciation.
  • Austin Peay State University ( Shaw’s alma mater) and the organizations/awards associated with Shaw, as contextual information.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: April 16, 2025
  • House actions: Placed on consent calendar (April 16); adopted (April 17, 2025); transmitted to Senate (April 21); concurred by Senate (April 22, 2025); signed by Speaker of the House (April 28, 2025); enrolled (April 28, 2025).
  • Senate actions: Concurred in House version (April 22, 2025); signed by Senate Speaker (April 29, 2025); transmitted to Governor (April 29, 2025).
  • Governor: Signed into law (May 2, 2025).

Sponsor

  • Primary sponsor: Representative Camper

Impact

  • Ceremonial and symbolic recognition with no accompanying policy changes or fiscal impact.
  • Sets a precedent for public acknowledgment of legislative interns’ contributions.

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

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