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HJR 1353

Memorials, Personal Occasion - Margaret Tranbarger Cooper, 100th birthday -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by John Crawford

HJR 1353 is a ceremonial memorial recognizing Margaret Tranbarger Cooper for her 100th birthday and her longtime community service in Hawkins County.

Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
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Bill Summary · HJR 1353

Summary: House Joint Resolution 1353 (HJR 1353), 114th Tennessee General Assembly

Purpose

  • To honor and congratulate Margaret Tranbarger Cooper on the occasion of her 100th birthday, celebrated on April 27, 2026.
  • The_resolution expresses recognition from Tennessee’s General Assembly for a long, service-oriented life and community contributions.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Declares that it is fitting for the General Assembly to recognize citizens celebrating milestone ages.
  • Specifically acknowledges Margaret Tranbarger Cooper as a lifelong resident of Church Hill, Tennessee, with a history of public service and community involvement.
  • Notes biographical details:
    • Born in Church Hill as the ninth of ten children.
    • Married Walter Claude ("W.C.") Cooper in 1947; they were married for 35 years.
    • Worked at Tennessee Eastman; ran a laundromat in Church Hill for ten years.
    • Served as Hawkins County Commissioner (filling the remaining term in 1985-1986) after her husband’s passing.
    • Served on the Tennessee Election Commission and the Laurel Run Park Board (in Church Hill) in memory of her husband.
    • Active in her local church and described as devoted to serving others, including delivering meals and visiting those in need.
    • Family: six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; nickname "Coopie."
  • Provides that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation.

Who/What is Affected

  • Primarily recognizes and honors a private individual, Margaret Tranbarger Cooper, for her 100th birthday.
  • May be cited in ceremonial contexts and historical records as an official acknowledgment by the state legislature.
  • No substantive policy changes, funding, or regulatory impact intended by the resolution.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced and placed on the House consent calendar for April 14, 2026.
  • Passed the House with broad support: 90 Yeas, 0 Nays, 3 Present Not Voting (on April 14, 2026).
  • Action history shows referral to the Senate Calendar Committee on April 15, 2026; engrossed and transmitted to the Senate on April 14, 2026, with sponsor addition on April 14, 2026.
  • Final language includes a standard ceremonial clause allowing distribution of an appropriate copy with the seal language; no attached bill language beyond the memorial text.

Availability of Text

  • The resolution text focuses on a memorialized recognition and does not alter current law, allocate funds, or impose duties on state agencies.

Bottom Line

HJR 1353 is a ceremonial memorial honoring Margaret Tranbarger Cooper’s 100th birthday, highlighting her life, community service, and public contributions in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It passes through the legislature as a formal expression of congratulations and best wishes.

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

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