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HJR 232

Memorials, Recognition - Kamara Johnson, Governor's Volunteer Stars Award -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Lowell Russell

The bill formally honors Kamara Johnson for her volunteer leadership with the Governor’s Volunteer Stars Award, recognizing youth civic engagement.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 232

Summary — HJR 232: Kamara Johnson, Governor's Volunteer Stars Award

Status: Enacted / Signed by the Governor
Introduced: (filed) Feb 19, 2025; (House action) Feb–Mar 2025; Enrolled/transmitted and signed by Governor Mar 12, 2025; Enacted May 1, 2025
Classification: Joint Resolution — Memorials & Recognition

Purpose and intent

HJR 232 is a ceremonial joint resolution adopted by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor and formally congratulate Kamara Johnson of Monroe County for receiving the Governor’s Volunteer Stars Award. The resolution recognizes her volunteer service and calls attention to youth civic engagement as exemplary of the state’s volunteer spirit.

Key provisions

  • Officially honors Kamara Johnson for outstanding community leadership and her selection as a recipient of the Governor’s Volunteer Stars Award.
  • Recites supporting facts: Tennessee’s volunteers contribute about 99 million hours annually (1.3 million volunteers), an economic value estimated at $2.6 billion.
  • Describes Kamara Johnson’s volunteer activities: beginning at a young age, she has assisted local small businesses and community events, including volunteering at a physical therapy clinic and a florist; she is described as a standout young leader in Monroe County.
  • Directs that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation to Ms. Johnson. It also provides that, upon proper request, language following the State seal may appear without House or Senate designation on presentation copies.

Who is affected / impact

  • Primary subject: Kamara Johnson (age 13), Monroe County — receives formal public recognition.
  • Community impact: Symbolic recognition that highlights and encourages youth volunteerism and community service; provides a formal record of appreciation by the legislature.
  • Fiscal/legal impact: None — the resolution is honorary and does not create legal rights, obligations, or appropriation of funds.

Procedural timeline (selected)

  • Filed for introduction: Feb 19, 2025
  • Placed on House consent calendar: Feb 20, 2025
  • Adopted by House: Feb 24, 2025 (Ayes 93, Nays 0, PNV 2)
  • Transmitted to Senate / placed on Senate calendar: Feb 27, 2025
  • Senate concurrence: Mar 3, 2025 (Ayes 32, Nays 0)
  • Enrolled and signed by chamber leaders: Mar 4, 2025
  • Transmitted to Governor: Mar 5, 2025
  • Signed by Governor: Mar 12, 2025
  • Enacted: May 1, 2025

Note: The legislative record supplied also included an unrelated enrolled resolution (Alabama HJR232) commending Judge Myron C. Milford, Jr. That is a separate measure from a different chamber/state and is not part of this Tennessee resolution honoring Kamara Johnson.

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

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