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SJR 367

Memorials, Personal Achievement - Robert "Buz" Lacy, Boys & Girls Clubs of Tennessee Hall of Fame -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Steve Southerland

A ceremonial joint resolution honors Robert 'Buz' Lacy for induction into the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tennessee Hall of Fame and his long service to youth in Tennessee.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 367

Summary: Senate Joint Resolution 367 (SJR 367)

Bill at a Glance

  • Bill Number: SJR 367
  • Title: Memorials, Personal Achievement - Robert "Buz" Lacy, Boys & Girls Clubs of Tennessee Hall of Fame
  • Type: Joint resolution (memorial)
  • Sponsor (Senate): Southerland
  • Introduced: April 1, 2025
  • Status: Signed by Governor (final action completed April 24, 2025)
  • Subject: Memorials, Personal Achievement

Purpose and Intent

SJR 367 is a ceremonial joint resolution recognizing and honoring Robert "Buz" Lacy for his induction into the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tennessee Hall of Fame. The measure commends Mr. Lacy’s decades of service to youth in Morristown and across Tennessee, highlighting his leadership, philanthropy, and commitment to youth empowerment.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution congratulates and honors Robert "Buz" Lacy on being inducted into the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tennessee Hall of Fame.
  • It acknowledges Lacy’s extensive leadership and fundraising roles with the Boys & Girls Club of Morristown (including board president, vice president, chair of the executive committee, and chair/emcee of major fundraising events).
  • It notes his status as a charter member of the Boys & Girls Club Foundation of Morristown and lists additional civic leadership roles (TCAT Morristown, Rotary Club, Cherokee Guidance board, Red Cross, Morristown Chamber of Commerce).
  • A brief biographical sketch covers his service in the U.S. Coast Guard, education (Carson-Newman College BS in Education; studies at Vanderbilt University), a 50-year banking career, and his faith and family.
  • The resolution states that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation, with standard formatting for such memorials. No fiscal provisions or regulatory changes are included.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Primarily the honoree, Robert "Buz" Lacy, and his family.
  • The measure is a symbolic, ceremonial gesture from the General Assembly recognizing civic and youth-service contributions. It does not create duties, impose requirements, or authorize funding.

Procedural and Timeline Highlights

  • Apr 1, 2025: Filed for introduction.
  • Apr 3, 2025: Introduced and passed first consideration.
  • Apr 7–Apr 10, 2025: Movement through Senate calendars (second consideration, consent calendar, engrossed/adopted).
  • Apr 14–Apr 15, 2025: Transmitted to House; House concurrence achieved (Ayes 95–0).
  • Apr 17, 2025: Signed by Senate Speaker; enrolled and ready for signatures.
  • Apr 21, 2025: Transmitted to Governor for action (and House action completed).
  • Apr 24, 2025: Governor signs the measure.
  • The bill is a jointly adopted resolution (both chambers concur) recognizing a private individual’s achievement.

Impact Overview

  • This is a formal, non-binding recognition that honors a community leader’s contributions to youth development. It does not alter statutes, create regulatory requirements, or authorize expenditures. It serves to publicly acknowledge and celebrate Robert Lacy’s induction into the Tennessee Hall of Fame and his impact on Tennessee communities.

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

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