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HJR 691

Memorials, Interns - Derryus Shaw -

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

Honors Derryus Shaw for exemplary service as a legislative intern for Rep. Camper in 2025; ceremonial resolution recognizing contributions with no legal effect.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 691

Summary of HJR 691 (Memorials, Interns – Derryus Shaw)

Purpose and Intent

House Joint Resolution 691 honors and commends Derryus Shaw for exemplary service as a legislative intern for Representative Karen Camper during the 2025 session of the One Hundred Fourteenth General Assembly. The resolution recognizes Shaw’s punctuality, professionalism, and positive contributions to the legislative process and to the operations of the General Assembly.

Key Provisions

  • Commends Derryus Shaw for outstanding service as a legislative intern for Representative Karen Camper.
  • Describes Shaw as a student at Austin Peay State University with a major in political science and minor in history.
  • Highlights Shaw’s academic and extracurricular achievements, including:
    • Membership in Phi Alpha Theta (history honor society)
    • Involvement with Chi Alpha Christian University Ministry and History Club (past vice president)
    • Receipt of the O.S. Uffelman Exemplary History Student Award Endowment and the Fred Seip, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
  • Praises Shaw’s performance during the 2025 session as punctual, professional, and a positive representative of the state government.
  • Directs that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation, with standard formatting language about omitting certain details on copies prepared for presentation.

Background on the Subject

  • Derryus Shaw served as a legislative intern for Representative Karen Camper during the 2025 session.
  • The bill text frames Shaw as a model intern contributing to the legislative process and the General Assembly’s work.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: April 21, 2025
  • House actions: Adopted April 21, 2025; placed on consent calendar; transmitted to Senate April 22, 2025.
  • Senate actions: Concurred April 22, 2025; signed by Senate Speaker; enrolled and ready for signature by House Speaker by April 28, 2025.
  • Governor actions: Transmitted to Governor April 29, 2025; signed by Governor May 7, 2025.
  • Status: Signed by Governor (ceremonial resolution; no new law or fiscal impact).

Affected Entities

  • Primary: Derryus Shaw (recipient of the commendation)
  • Secondary: Representative Karen Camper’s office and the Tennessee General Assembly; the text may be presented to Shaw in a formal setting.

Impact

As a ceremonial joint resolution, HJR 691 conveys formal appreciation and best wishes to Derryus Shaw. It does not create or modify law, spending, or policy; its effect is to publicly recognize and honor a legislative intern for distinguished service.

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

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