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HJR 1581

Memorials, Personal Occasion - Arnold Justice Wallace, 100th birthday -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Rick Scarbrough

The bill formally honors Arnold Justice Wallace for his lifetime of service and achievements on his 100th birthday.

Signed by Senate Speaker
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Bill Summary · HJR 1581

Summary of House Joint Resolution 1581 (HJR 1581) — Tennessee, 114th General Assembly

Purpose and Intent

  • HJR 1581 is a ceremonial memorial resolution recognizing and congratulating Arnold Justice Wallace on the occasion of his 100th birthday.
  • The bill expresses appreciation for Wallace’s life, service, and community involvement, and extends best wishes for continued health and happiness.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • The resolution publicly honors Arnold J. Wallace, detailing biographical highlights and notable life achievements.
  • It notes:
    • Birthdate: May 9, 1926.
    • Early life and work, including agricultural labor as a child and learning a trade from his uncle.
    • Military service: Enlisted in 1944 and served as a Navy gunner on a landing craft during World War II, with experiences in Leyte Gulf Bay, Philippines.
    • Post-war career: Forty-year career at X-10 in Oak Ridge, retiring after decades of service.
    • Community leadership and affiliations: Longtime Freemason (65 years) and member of the Order of the Eastern Star; active in Sinking Springs United Methodist Church.
    • Personal interests and contributions: Beekeeper since 1980; woodworker who created oak pie safes donated to Relay for Life fundraisers; cattle farming and farm equipment maintenance.
    • Family: Married Ila Wier Hillon Wallace in 1948 for over 65 years until her passing in 2013.
  • The resolution invites the presentation of an appropriate copy, omitting the final “House/Senate” designation on the copy used for presentation.

Actors Affected

  • Primarily Arnold Justice Wallace as the honored individual.
  • The bill is ceremonial; no regulatory or fiscal impact on the state, government programs, or private entities is anticipated.
  • Local communities in Clinton, Oak Ridge, and Lenoir City may see statewide recognition of a local resident’s centennial.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Action history indicates:
    • Introduction and filing: April 21, 2026.
    • Placement on House consent calendar for April 22, 2026 (fast-track, non-controversial consideration).
  • The resolution requires concurrence by both the Tennessee House of Representatives and the Senate (a joint resolution), and upon passage, an official copy is prepared for presentation.

Practical Implications

  • This is a formal, symbolic acknowledgment commonly used to honor notable citizens on significant life milestones.
  • No changes to law, policy, or state funding result from this bill.
  • Serves to publicize and celebrate local history and service, potentially raising awareness of the state’s veterans, community service, and long-term civic engagement.

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

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