Memorials, Personal Achievement - Jacob Adam "Jake" Pedigo -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Kelly Keisling

The bill formally honors Jacob Adam Pedigo for achieving Eagle Scout, recognizing his leadership, service, and character development.

Signed by Governor.

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Purpose

HJR 1493 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and congratulating Jacob Adam "Jake" Pedigo for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. The bill expresses admiration for the values promoted by scouting (character development, citizenship training, and physical/mental fitness) and honors Pedigo’s leadership, community service, and achievements.

Key Provisions and Provisions of Change

Declares recognition for Jacob Adam "Jake" Pedigo upon attaining the Eagle Scout rank.

Highlights the importance of the Boy Scouts of America as a program contributing to youth development.

Acknowledges Pedigo’s leadership, merit badges, Eagle Project, and community service activities.

States the House and Senate concurrence in commemorating Pedigo’s accomplishment.

Provides for the preparation of an appropriate copy of the resolution to be presented for Pedigo’s recognition.

Includes a ceremonial closing clause noting the copy’s language can be presented without House or Senate designation on request.

Who/What is Affected

Individual recognized: Jacob Adam "Jake" Pedigo.

The recognition is ceremonial and symbolic, affecting the individual and endorsing youth achievement in general.

The measure does not allocate funds, create programs, or impose regulatory requirements; it serves as an official commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly.

Procedural and Timeline Details

Sponsor: Representative (Co-sponsor) Kelly Keisling.

Introduction: Filed for introduction on April 16, 2026.

Referral/Action: Placed on the House consent calendar for April 16, 2026 (indicating broad, non-controversial support).

Senate concurrence: The resolution includes language that the Senate concurs with the House’s recognition (standard for joint resolutions of this nature).

Effective date: As a memorial/joint resolution, it typically becomes effective upon adoption by both chambers and signature by the Governor, if applicable, or simply upon passage for a memorial.

Copy distribution: An appropriate copy of the resolution is to be prepared for presentation to Pedigo.

Impact and Significance

Purpose is to publicly honor a young Tennessee resident for achieving Eagle Scout status, a notable milestone in the Boy Scouts of America.

Serves to highlight community service, leadership, and character-building efforts by youth.

No policy changes, budget implications, or regulatory requirements are associated with this resolution.

If you’d like, I can provide a concise one-paragraph summary suitable for a briefing sheet or a longer analytical note comparing HJR1493 to typical veteran/achievement memorial resolutions in Tennessee.

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