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HJR 151

Memorials, Personal Occasion - Jane Osgerby, 80th birthday -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Justin Jones

A ceremonial memorial recognizing Jane Osgerby on her 80th birthday for civil rights advocacy, archiving, and nonviolence work, an official symbolic honor with no policy impact.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 151

Summary of HJR 151 (Memorials, Personal Occasion – Jane Osgerby, 80th Birthday)

Overview

House Joint Resolution 151 is a ceremonial memorial recognizing and honoring Jane Osgerby of Nashville on the occasion of her eightieth birthday. The resolution expresses appreciation for her life, contributions to civil rights advocacy, history preservation, and community service. It is a joint resolution, concluding with a formal presentation of an official copy. The bill has been signed by the Governor.

  • Bill Number: HJR 151
  • Title: Memorials, Personal Occasion – Jane Osgerby, 80th birthday
  • Status: Signed by Governor
  • Introduced: February 21, 2025
  • Classification: Joint Resolution
  • Subject: Memorials, Personal Occasion

Purpose and Intent

  • To honor Jane Osgerby for reaching her eightieth birthday (Feb. 4, 2025) and to recognize her longstanding public service, advocacy, and commitments to peace, equality, and civil rights.
  • To highlight Osgerby’s personal history (born in Tullahoma, longtime Nashville resident since 1975) and her broad contributions in Tennessee public life and community work.
  • To celebrate her roles as archivist, educator, and mentor, and to acknowledge her efforts in intergenerational organizing, nonviolence training, and human rights campaigns.

Key Provisions and Provisions’ Details

  • The resolution recites Osgerby’s career and activities, including:
    • 35 years with the Tennessee Board of Probation and Parole
    • Roles as a counselor at the Tennessee Prison for Women, supervising community service work, and working in Judge A.A. Birch’s courtroom
    • Advocacy and archiving work related to the Civil Rights Movement, Freedom Rides anniversaries, and family history
    • International and domestic human rights work, with focus on nonviolence and intergenerational coalition-building
    • Certification as a Level II Nonviolence trainer (University of Rhode Island)
    • Founding member of Tennessee’s Circle of Elders and leadership in peace/equality initiatives
  • The formal language includes:
    • A be-it-resolved section declaring recognition and best wishes
    • A directive to prepare an appropriate copy for presentation
    • Language to omit the House or Senate designation on the final copy if requested

Who Is Affected

  • Jane Osgerby is the primary honoree.
  • The bill serves as a ceremonial recognition that reflects on Ms. Osgerby’s contributions to Tennessee’s civic life.
  • The broader effect is symbolic, intended to honor a citizen and inform the public of her accomplishments.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: February 21, 2025
  • Adopted/Concurred: Senate concurrence occurred February 13, 2025 (Ayes 31, Nays 0)
  • Enrolled and prepared for the Governor’s signature: mid-February 2025
  • Transmitted to Governor: February 20, 2025
  • Governor Signed: February 21, 2025 (Status: Signed by Governor)
  • Filed for introduction: February 6, 2025
  • Additional actions: Various standard ceremonial steps leading to enrollment and transmission

Significance and Impact

  • The bill has no substantive policy or fiscal impact; it is a formal commendation recognizing individual achievement and community service.
  • It highlights themes of civil rights, nonviolence education, archiving, and intergenerational coalition-building, potentially inspiring appreciation for civic engagement and historical awareness within Tennessee.

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