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HJR 522

Memorials, Public Service - Mayor Harold Patrick -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Michael Hale

Ceremonial Tennessee House joint resolution commends Harold Patrick for 50 years of public service in Cannon County and Woodbury, with no policy or fiscal effect.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 522

Summary of House Joint Resolution 522 (HJR 522) — Memorials, Public Service

Overview

HJR 522 is a ceremonial Joint Resolution in Tennessee designed to commend Harold Patrick for fifty years of public service to residents of Cannon County. The resolution recognizes Patrick’s long career in local government and his service to the City of Woodbury in multiple leadership roles. It is a memorializing measure, not a substantive policy change.

Purpose and Intent

  • Publicly acknowledge and commend Harold Patrick for five decades of public service beginning in 1975.
  • Highlight Patrick’s leadership and dedication across several elected and appointed roles.
  • Provide a formal commemoration from the Tennessee General Assembly (House and Senate) to be presented to Patrick.

Key Provisions and Content

  • Statement of commendation: “for his fifty years of honorable and astute service to the good people of Cannon County,” with best wishes for future success.
  • Summary of Patrick’s public service history:
    • Cannon County Commissioner for District 5 (appointed via special election in 1975; reelected in 1978 and 1982; resigned in 1984 after moving out of the district).
    • County Executive of Cannon County (elected 1986; reelected 1990 and 1994; resigned in 1997).
    • Clerk and Master (1997–2010).
    • Mayor of Woodbury (elected 2008; reelected for a second term in 2012).
    • Alderman of Woodbury (2016–2024).
    • Vice Mayor of Woodbury (current at the time of the resolution).
  • Instructions for presentation: an appropriate copy of the resolution to be prepared, with a specific final clause (omitted in the copy presented) regarding formatting and designation.

Procedural and Timeline Highlights

  • Introduced: March 31, 2025.
  • House actions:
    • March 31: Introduction and placement on consent calendar.
    • April 3: Engrossed and adopted (Ayes 91, Nays 0).
    • April 10–11: Sponsor additions; House concurrence with Senate.
  • Senate actions:
    • April 7–8: Referred to Senate Calendar Committee; placed on Senate Consent Calendar for April 10.
    • April 11: Senate concurrence and enrollment by Senate leadership.
  • Final steps:
    • April 14: Transmitted to Governor for action.
    • April 15: Signed by Governor (becoming an official, ceremonial resolution).

Impact and who is Affected

  • Primary beneficiary: Harold Patrick, in recognition of his fifty years of public service.
  • Indirect impact: Cannon County and Woodbury communities, which are acknowledged for benefiting from Patrick’s leadership roles. No changes to statutes, no fiscal impact, and no policy changes—this is a ceremonial commendation.

Additional Notes

  • This is a joint resolution, not a statute or budget item.
  • The act serves as an official public commendation and historical record of Patrick’s service, with a standard memorial clause regarding copy presentation.

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

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