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HJR 125

Memorials, Recognition - Charles R. Jones -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Mike Sparks

Memorializes Charles Robert Jones for his lifetime of business leadership, public service, mentorship, and philanthropy, recognizing his impact on Tennessee communities.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 125

Summary of House Joint Resolution 125 (HJR 125)

Purpose and status

  • Type: Joint Resolution (memorial)
  • Title: Memorials, Recognition - Charles R. Jones
  • Purpose: To honor Charles Robert Jones for a lifetime of service to his community and the State of Tennessee.
  • Sponsor: Sparks
  • Status: Signed by the Governor (final, ceremonial recognition)
  • Introduced: January 24, 2025
  • Current status details: The resolution moved through the General Assembly in early 2025 and was transmitted for the Governor’s action; it was signed by the Governor, finalizing the memorial recognition.

What the bill does

  • Officially commemorates Charles Robert Jones for his business success, public service, mentorship, and philanthropy.
  • The resolution expresses appreciation for his lifetime of service to Tennessee and extends best wishes for his future endeavors.
  • It directs that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation, with a language clause about presentation formatting.

Key provisions and content

  • The text provides a narrative of Jones’s life, highlighting:
    • Early years: Born June 21, 1930 in Gainesboro, Tennessee; moved with family to Nashville and Rutherford County; early work in shipyards, aviation parts, and construction.
    • Military service: Enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1951; served as a medical corpsman and psychiatric assistant during the Korean War; maintained personal correspondence with his spouse during service.
    • Education: Bachelor of Arts in History and Speech from David Lipscomb University (1953); master’s degree from Western Michigan University.
    • Career: Various roles in education and auto leasing; founder of Professional Economic Services in 1970; later invested in farms and commercial properties; significant Nashville-area projects including restoration and repurposing of historic properties (e.g., St. Bernard’s Convent, Werthan Bag Factory, Milky Way Farm) and property exchanges (e.g., Memorial Hospital property at Due West Towers).
    • Community impact: Noted for mentorship, counseling, and philanthropic efforts; described as a significant community leader and Tennessean.
  • The resolution uses formal “Be It Resolved” language to commend and honor Jones and to convey best wishes for his continued success.

Who is affected

  • Primary subject: Charles Robert Jones (honored individual)
  • Broader impact: Tennessee communities and beneficiaries of Jones’s mentorship, philanthropy, and historic preservation activities.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and sponsorship: Filed January 24, 2025; sponsor added February 13, 2025.
  • Legislative course:
    • House passage (concurrence) with unanimous support (Ayes 31, Nays 0) on February 13, 2025.
    • Enrollment and signature steps followed in February 2025; signatures from House Speaker and Senate involvement completed.
    • Transmitted to Governor for action; Governor signed in February 2025.
  • Effect: As a ceremonial memorial resolution, it recognizes achievements and does not impose new duties or fiscal requirements.

Overall impact

  • The bill serves as a formal, ceremonial recognition by Tennessee’s General Assembly of Charles Robert Jones’s lifetime of service, business leadership, and philanthropy, reflecting the state’s appreciation for his contributions to the community and to Tennessee’s heritage.

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

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