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HR 1

Memorials, Personal Occasion - Maxine Fields McKenzie, 90th birthday -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Greg Martin

Tennessee House unanimously passes ceremonial resolution honoring 90-year-old constituent Maxine Fields McKenzie with no substantive policy impact.

Adopted, Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0
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Bill Summary · HR 1

Legislative bill overview

HR 1 is a ceremonial resolution introduced in the Tennessee House of Representatives honoring Maxine Fields McKenzie on her 90th birthday. The bill was unanimously adopted by the House with 96 votes in favor and zero opposition, then signed by the House Speaker on January 15, 2025.

Why is this important

This type of memorial resolution serves a symbolic function in recognizing constituent achievements and milestones. While not substantive legislation, such measures allow elected bodies to acknowledge notable citizens and create an official record of community recognition.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited legislative value: Memorial resolutions consume legislative time and resources that could address policy matters with broader public impact
  • Selection criteria questions: No transparent criteria appear to govern which birthday milestones receive legislative recognition, raising fairness concerns about who gets memorialized
  • Precedent concerns: If all significant birthdays are memorialized, the volume of such resolutions could substantially increase legislative workload

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

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