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HJR 961

Memorials, Personal Achievement - Everett Solomon Lawson, Eagle Scout -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Tennessee House joint resolution formally recognizes Everett Solomon Lawson's Eagle Scout achievement through ceremonial legislative memorialization.

Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 2/23/2026
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Bill Summary · HJR 961

Legislative bill overview

HJR 961 is a joint resolution introduced in the Tennessee House of Representatives that memorializes Everett Solomon Lawson for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. The bill appears to be a ceremonial measure recognizing this personal achievement through official state legislative action.

Why is this important

Joint resolutions memorializing individuals serve as official state recognition and become part of the legislative record. For the honoree and their family, such resolutions provide formal acknowledgment of significant accomplishments, and they're typically presented as keepsakes marking noteworthy milestones.

Potential points of contention

  • Legislative efficiency: Some question whether state legislatures should use time and resources on ceremonial resolutions for individual achievements rather than substantive policy matters
  • Selective recognition: Questions about selection criteria—why some Eagle Scouts are memorialized while others are not, and whether this creates equity concerns
  • Precedent concerns: If routinely passed, such resolutions could multiply significantly, consuming legislative time and diluting the significance of official recognition

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

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