Bill
HJR 669
TN Joint Resolution honors Taylor Adkins for exemplary service as Rep. Camper's legislative intern in 2025; purely ceremonial, no spending, formal recognition of her contribution.
Purpose and scope
- HJR 669 is a ceremonial joint resolution in the Tennessee General Assembly recognizing Taylor Adkins for exemplary service as a legislative intern to Representative Karen Camper.
- The resolution is a memorial-type tribute, not a law, and does not enact policy or authorize spending. Its purpose is to honor the individual and express appreciation on behalf of the General Assembly.
Key provisions
- The resolution commends Taylor Adkins for “outstanding service” as a legislative intern during the 2025 session.
- It describes Adkins as a student at the University of Memphis, noting academic success, leadership roles in work outside of school, and membership in Phi Alpha honor society.
- It highlights Adkins’ role during the 2025 session of the One Hundred Fourteenth General Assembly and characterizes her as punctual, professional, and a constructive contributor to the legislative process.
- The text includes a formal statement of commendation and extends best wishes for future success.
- An ancillary provision directs that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation, with the copy formatted to omit the House/Senate designation language after the State seal.
Who is affected
- Primary: Taylor Adkins, the celebrated legislative intern.
- Indirect: Representative Karen Camper and members of the General Assembly who participated in recognizing Adkins’ service.
Procedural history and timeline
- Introduced: April 16, 2025.
- House actions: Adopted on April 17, 2025 (Ayes 95, Nays 0); enrolled and signed by the Speaker on April 28, 2025.
- Senate actions: Concurred on April 22, 2025 (Ayes 33, Nays 0); signed by the Senate Speaker on April 29, 2025.
- Governor: Transmitted to the Governor on April 29, 2025; signed into law on May 2, 2025.
Implications and impact
- Fiscal impact: None; typical ceremonial resolutions do not authorize expenditures.
- Legal effect: Purely ceremonial; serves to publicly acknowledge and celebrate a constituent’s internship contribution and service to the state.
- Significance: Provides formal recognition that can be cited in the future as a record of the intern’s contributions and the appreciation of Tennessee’s legislative bodies.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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