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HJR 1138

Memorials, Interns - Yoddyashley Nicole Cortes Figueroa -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Antonio Parkinson

Tennessee legislature unanimously passes memorial resolution honoring intern Yoddyashley Nicole Cortes Figueroa for her service contributions.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 1138

Legislative bill overview

HJR 1138 is a memorial resolution honoring Yoddyashley Nicole Cortes Figueroa, an intern in Tennessee. The bill passed both chambers unanimously and recognizes her contributions or service during her internship.

Why is this important

Memorial resolutions serve as official legislative recognition of individuals' accomplishments or service. While non-binding, they create a formal public record of the legislature's acknowledgment and may be meaningful to the individual, their family, and the organization they served.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of public information: The bill text is unavailable, making it impossible to assess what specifically is being memorialized or whether the criteria for such honors are consistently applied
  • Use of legislative time: Some question whether memorial resolutions for interns represent an appropriate use of legislative resources compared to other pending business
  • Transparency and selection criteria: Without clear guidelines on who receives memorials, concerns arise about potential favoritism or political motivation

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

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