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HJR 1261

Memorials, Interns - Victoria Marie Grigsby -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Andrew Farmer

Tennessee HJR 1261 formally honors intern Victoria Marie Grigsby through a ceremonial memorial resolution with no legislative or fiscal effect.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 1261

Legislative bill overview

HJR 1261 is a memorial resolution introduced in the Tennessee legislature honoring Victoria Marie Grigsby and recognizing her contributions as an intern. This type of bill is ceremonial legislation designed to formally acknowledge an individual's service or achievements within the state legislative process.

Why is this important

Memorial resolutions serve to publicly recognize individuals who have made meaningful contributions to legislative operations or public service. While non-binding and without fiscal impact, such resolutions create an official legislative record honoring service and can be meaningful to the individuals recognized and their families.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited substantive value: Memorial resolutions consume legislative time and resources on ceremonial matters rather than substantive policy, which some view as an inefficient use of the legislative calendar
  • Selection criteria unclear: Without additional context, it's unclear what specific criteria or accomplishments led to this particular intern being memorialized, raising questions about consistency and fairness in recognition
  • Precedent concerns: Frequent memorial resolutions may create expectations and pressure to recognize numerous interns, potentially diluting the significance of such honors

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

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