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HJR 695

Memorials, Recognition - 3H Group, 25th anniversary -

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

Tennessee legislature officially recognizes 3H Group's 25th anniversary through ceremonial memorial resolution with no legal or budgetary effect.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 695

Legislative bill overview

HJR 695 is a memorial resolution passed by the Tennessee legislature recognizing the 3H Group's 25th anniversary. The bill was introduced by Rep. Greg Vital and signed by Governor in May 2025. Memorial resolutions are legislative acknowledgments that do not create law or allocate funding.

Why is this important

While memorial resolutions carry no legal force, they serve as official state recognition of organizations deemed worthy of legislative attention. This signals the state's acknowledgment of the 3H Group's contributions to Tennessee over 25 years, though the substantive impact depends on what the organization does and represents.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency: Without additional context, it's unclear what the 3H Group does, making it difficult to assess whether legislative time was appropriately spent
  • Symbolic vs. substantive: Critics might question whether memorializing private organizations is a proper use of legislative resources
  • Selectivity concerns: Questions may arise about how Tennessee decides which organizations merit official state recognition versus others doing similar work

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

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