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HJR 1323

Memorials, Recognition - Brandi Smith, Governor's Volunteer Stars Award -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Pat Marsh

Tennessee House passes unanimous resolution to honor Brandi Smith with Governor's Volunteer Stars Award for volunteer service contributions.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 1323

Legislative bill overview

HJR 1323 is a memorial resolution honoring Brandi Smith with Tennessee's Governor's Volunteer Stars Award. The bill passed the House unanimously and recognizes Smith's volunteer service contributions to the state.

Why is this important

Memorial resolutions formally recognize citizens for public service and community contributions, affirming state values around volunteerism. Such recognitions can inspire civic engagement and acknowledge individuals making measurable impacts in their communities.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited transparency: The bill provides no public details about Smith's specific volunteer work or why this particular recognition was warranted
  • Resource allocation: Critics might question whether legislative time should be spent on individual recognition resolutions versus substantive policy work
  • Selection criteria unclear: Without published criteria for the Governor's Volunteer Stars Award, the basis for selection and consistency across recipients remains opaque

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

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