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HJR 1166

Memorials, Recognition - Billy Gene and Doris Jean Skinner Beckham -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Kip Capley

Tennessee House unanimously passes memorial resolution honoring Billy Gene and Doris Jean Skinner Beckham, advancing to Senate for formal recognition.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 1166

Legislative bill overview

HJR 1166 is a memorial resolution introduced in the Tennessee House that honors Billy Gene and Doris Jean Skinner Beckham. The bill passed unanimously in the House (92-0) and is now ready for transmission to the Senate.

Why is this important

Memorial resolutions are official legislative recognitions that acknowledge individuals' contributions to their communities or the state. While non-binding and procedural in nature, they create a formal public record of recognition that may be read into legislative proceedings and preserved in state archives.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited information available: The bill text itself is not provided, making it impossible to assess what specific accomplishments or contributions warranted this memorial.
  • Memorial resolution practicality: Some argue legislative time devoted to individual memorials could be allocated to substantive policy matters, though others view memorials as important civic recognition.
  • Unanimity raises questions: The 92-0 vote suggests either broad support for the individuals being honored, or that memorial votes are typically procedural and non-controversial by design.

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

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