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HJR 1217

Memorials, Recognition - Club America, Page High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Jake McCalmon

Tennessee House memorial resolution formally recognizes Club America and Page High School for state record without creating law or spending funds.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 1217

Legislative bill overview

HJR 1217 is a memorial resolution introduced in the Tennessee House that recognizes Club America and Page High School. As a joint resolution in the memorials category, it formally acknowledges these entities for the state record without creating binding legislation or appropriating funds.

Why is this important

Memorial resolutions serve as official state recognition and can boost community pride and institutional visibility. However, they represent a form of legislative activity that does not address policy problems or allocate resources, so their practical impact is largely symbolic.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of specificity in available information: The bill summary does not clarify what specific achievements, events, or contributions by Club America and Page High School warrant state recognition
  • Resource allocation: Some may question whether legislative time should be spent on ceremonial measures versus substantive policy work
  • Selection criteria: Without clear guidelines on what merits a memorial resolution, questions arise about the fairness and consistency of recognition decisions

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

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