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SJR 968

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Jeremy Mitchell, 2026 president of Tennessee Road Builders Association -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Becky Massey

Tennessee legislature honors Jeremy Mitchell's professional achievement as 2026 president of the state Road Builders Association through ceremonial memorial resolution.

Signed by Senate Speaker
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Bill Summary · SJR 968

Legislative bill overview

SJR 968 is a memorial resolution honoring Jeremy Mitchell for his professional achievement as the 2026 president of the Tennessee Road Builders Association. The bill recognizes his leadership and contributions to the road construction industry in Tennessee. This is a ceremonial measure with no statutory or budgetary implications.

Why is this important

Memorial resolutions serve to formally recognize individuals for significant professional accomplishments and contributions to their industries and communities. They create an official legislative record of achievement and may be presented to the honoree or their organization as a mark of state recognition.

Potential points of contention

  • Selective recognition: Questions may arise about why this particular individual receives legislative recognition while others in the industry do not, and what criteria were used for selection
  • Use of legislative time: Some may view ceremonial resolutions as an inefficient use of legislative session time that could be devoted to substantive policy matters
  • Precedent concerns: Frequent passage of similar memorial resolutions could create expectations and demands for recognition of other professionals across various industries

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

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