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HJR 234

Memorials, Recognition - 2025 Great Smoky Mountain Council Good Scout Award -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Jeremy Faison

Recognizes seven Cocke County emergency/public-safety agencies for Hurricane Helene relief with the 2025 Great Smoky Mountain Council Good Scout Award; symbolic, no funding.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 234

Summary of House Joint Resolution 234 (HJR 234)

Overview

HJR 234 is a concurrent memorial recognizing and commending the flood relief organizations and volunteers in Cocke County for receiving the 2025 Great Smoky Mountain Council Good Scout Award. The measure is a joint resolution expressing appreciation and best wishes, rather than creating new law or funding.

  • Sponsor: Representative Faison
  • Status: Signed by the Governor
  • Introduced: February 20, 2025
  • Nature: Joint resolution (memorial/recognition)
  • Subject: Memorials and recognition

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill honors specific local public safety and emergency response entities for their service and teamwork in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
  • It publicly acknowledges the contributions of both professional agencies and volunteer organizations in Cocke County.
  • The resolution articulates the General Assembly’s appreciation and extends best wishes for continued success.

Key Provisions and Provisions of Effect

  • Recognition: Names and commends the following organizations as recipients of the 2025 Great Smoky Mountain Council Good Scout Award:
    • Cocke County Emergency Management Agency
    • Cocke County Fire Department
    • Cocke County Sheriff's Department
    • Cocke County Volunteer Fire Department
    • Newport City Police Department
    • Newport Fire Department
    • Newport Rescue Squad
  • Service Acknowledgment: Credits these entities and their volunteers with resilience, compassion, and teamwork in Cocke County’s recovery and rebuilding efforts after Hurricane Helene.
  • Expression of Gratitude: States that it is appropriate for the General Assembly to acknowledge and applaud these organizations for their dedication to Tennessee and its citizens.
  • Copy for Presentation: Provides that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation, with standard language about omitting House/Senate designations on the copy.
  • Final Clauses: Concluding “be it resolved” language common to concurrent memorial resolutions.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Directly affected entities: The seven named agencies and their personnel/volunteers.
  • Broader impact: No direct fiscal implications or changes to law; primarily symbolic recognition intended to honor service and raise public awareness of local emergency-relief efforts.

Procedural and Timeline Highlights

  • February 20, 2025: Bill introduced and placed on House consent calendar.
  • February 24, 2025: Passed in the House (Ayes 93; Nays 0; PNV 2); sponsor additions recorded.
  • February 27, 2025: Transmitted to the Senate; placed on Senate Consent Calendar for March 3.
  • March 3, 2025: Concurred in by the Senate (Ayes 32, Nays 0).
  • March 4, 2025: Enrolled; ready for the Speaker’s signature.
  • March 4–5, 2025: House and Senate leaders signed; enrolled and sent for the Governor’s action.
  • March 5, 2025: Signed by Senate Speaker and House Speaker.
  • March 12, 2025: Signed by Governor.

Additional Notes

  • The bill is a commemorative, non-fiscal measure intended to publicly recognize community service and interagency cooperation in disaster recovery.
  • The resolution serves as an official record of appreciation by the General Assembly for the named organizations and their volunteers.

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

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