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HJR 683

Memorials, Recognition - Children's Center of the Cumberlands, 25th anniversary -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Kelly Keisling

Ceremonially recognizes the Children’s Center of the Cumberlands for 25 years of serving child abuse victims, highlighting its advocacy, treatment, and community impact.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 683

Summary of House Joint Resolution 683 (HJR 683)

Overview

HJR 683 is a ceremonial joint resolution in the Tennessee General Assembly recognizing the Children’s Center of the Cumberlands for its 25th anniversary, with acknowledgement of its satellite location in Jamestown marking 20 years. The bill, introduced April 17, 2025, was signed by the Governor on May 2, 2025. It is a nonbinding resolution that memorializes and thanks the center and its staff, rather than creating or altering law.

Purpose and Intent

  • Commemorate and honor the Children’s Center of the Cumberlands for its longstanding service to Tennessee’s children.
  • Acknowledge the center’s mission to improve the lives of child victims of abuse and neglect in a safe, welcoming environment.
  • Highlight the center’s leadership, community impact, and ongoing commitment to protecting and supporting vulnerable children and their non-offending family members.

Key Provisions and Provisions Summary

  • Recognition of the center’s 25-year history in Oneida and its Jamestown satellite’s 20-year anniversary.
  • Summary of the center’s roles, including:
    • Child advocacy services and direct mental health, medical, and prevention education for minor victims of physical and sexual abuse, neglect, and drug-endangered children.
    • Diagnosis and treatment of injuries, forensic evidence collection through the SANE program, and comprehensive mental health and family counseling.
    • Provision of a full spectrum of behavioral health services to improve psychological wellness and quality of life.
  • Acknowledgment that the center operates under the leadership of executive director Angel Sexton.
  • Statement of the center’s broader community impact in safeguarding children and rebuilding futures.

Beneficiaries and Impact

  • Primary beneficiaries are the child victims of abuse and neglect served by the center, along with their non-offending family members.
  • The resolution signals public appreciation and support for the center’s work, which can influence community awareness and ongoing local support, though it does not authorize funding or policy changes.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: April 17, 2025.
  • House actions: Engrossed and adopted (April 21–22, 2025); placed on consent calendar; transmitted to Senate (April 29, 2025); Senate concurred (April 22, 2025 in the timeline shown) and signed by the Senate Speaker (April 29, 2025).
  • Enrolled and prepared for signature: April 28, 2025.
  • Governor: Signed on May 2, 2025.
  • Sponsor: Keisling (primary).

Status

  • Status: Signed by Governor (May 2, 2025).
  • Classification: Joint resolution (memorial/recognition).

Notes

  • No fiscal provisions or statutory changes are included; the bill serves as a ceremonial commendation and formal expression of appreciation from the General Assembly.

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

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