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HJR 1083

Memorials, Recognition - Jordan Feliz -

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

Tennessee House passes unanimous memorial recognizing Jordan Feliz with no legal implications, serving as ceremonial state honor.

Transmitted to Governor for his action.
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Bill Summary · HJR 1083

Legislative bill overview

HJR 1083 is a memorial resolution recognizing Jordan Feliz, likely a notable individual from Tennessee or with significant connections to the state. The bill passed the House unanimously (94-0) and has been transmitted to the Senate for consideration. Memorial resolutions are ceremonial measures that honor individuals, achievements, or historical events without creating binding law.

Why is this important

While memorial resolutions carry no legal force, they represent official state recognition and can have symbolic significance for constituents, families, and communities. Such resolutions become part of the legislative record and may be cited in future discussions about the person or their contributions to Tennessee.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited public information: The bill summary does not specify who Jordan Feliz is or why recognition is warranted, making it difficult to assess whether the honoree's achievements are universally recognized or contested
  • Resource allocation: Some may question whether legislative time should be spent on ceremonial measures versus substantive policy work, though this is a minor use of resources
  • Selection criteria: Without clear guidelines on who receives memorials, questions may arise about fairness and consistency in recognizing individuals

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

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