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SJR 1098

Memorials, Recognition - H.G. Hill Pleasant View -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Kerry Roberts

Eligibly honors H.G. Hill Pleasant View for winning the NGA Show Creative Choice Award for Merchandising and highlights its local flavor and Peach Truck collaboration.

SJR placed on H. consent cal. for 4/20/2026
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Bill Summary · SJR 1098

Summary of Senate Joint Resolution 1098 (SJR 1098) – Tennessee 114th General Assembly

Purpose and intent

  • SJR 1098 is a commemorative resolution recognizing and congratulating H.G. Hill Pleasant View for receiving a National Award for Merchandising at the National Grocers Association (NGA) Show Creative Choice Awards.
  • The resolution highlights the store’s summer-long collaboration with The Peach Truck as a nationally recognized merchandising campaign and cites the store’s commitment to community, local flavor, and neighborly service as contributing factors to its achievement.

Key provisions and changes

  • The bill does not enact statutory changes, authorize spending, or create new programs. Instead, it publicly honors a business for an exemplary achievement.
  • The resolution explicitly states:
    • Congratulating H.G. Hill Pleasant View on winning the NGA Show Creative Choice Award for Merchandising.
    • Recognizing the campaign’s roots in local flavor and community connection, particularly the Peach Truck collaboration.
    • Extending best wishes for continued success.
  • The language includes a traditional ceremonial closing, with instructions that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation.

Who/what is affected

  • Primary beneficiary: H.G. Hill Pleasant View (retail grocer) as the subject of the recognition.
  • Community impact: The resolution frames the honor as reflecting positively on Tennessee and its local businesses, potentially highlighting Tennessee’s business climate and community partnerships.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Sponsor: Senator (and co-sponsor) Kerry Roberts.
  • Action history:
    • 2026-04-08: Filed for introduction.
    • 2026-04-09: Passed on First Consideration.
    • 2026-04-13: Passed on Second Consideration and referred to Senate Calendar Committee; placed on Senate Consent Calendar for 4/15/2026.
    • 2026-04-15: Engrossed and adopted on the Senate floor (Ayes 32, Nays 0); transmitted to the House.
    • 2026-04-16: Placed on House consent calendar for 4/20/2026.
  • The bill serves a ceremonial purpose and does not require funding or create new state programs. If adopted by both chambers, the resolution would be presented to H.G. Hill Pleasant View.

Note on format and intent

  • This is a memorial/recognition resolution, a ceremonial instrument common in state legislatures to commend exemplary local businesses or individuals.
  • The text specifies that the resolution should be printed as an official copy and presented to H.G. Hill Pleasant View, with the final clause omitting House/Senate designation on the copy.

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

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