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HR 197

Memorials, Recognition - Karmen Winters -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Justin Pearson

Honors Karmen Winters for her upcoming sociology degree, leadership, service, and commitment to social work and community uplift.

Filed for introduction
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Bill Summary · HR 197

Summary of House Resolution 197 (HR 197), 114th General Assembly (Tennessee)

Note: This is a memorial/recognition resolution, not a bill proposing statutory or fiscal changes.

Purpose

  • Honor and commend Karmen Winters of Memphis for her upcoming college graduation and her record of service, leadership, academic achievement, and commitment to social work.

Key Provisions

  • Official recognition by the Tennessee House of Representatives for:
    • Karmen Winters’s educational achievements, including graduation with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from LeMoyne-Owen College in May 2026.
    • Her academic background, noting attendance at City University School of Liberal Arts, Austin Peay State University, and LeMoyne-Owen College.
    • Her career aspirations to become a social worker and to uplift communities through advocacy and care.
    • Her leadership, communication, critical-thinking, and active-listening skills.
    • Her work experience (internships with J. Adams Financial Services and Shelby County Assessor of Property, Memphis Ambassador Program, hospitality industry) and volunteer activities (Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, Memphis Food Bank, Peabody Elementary School, breast cancer awareness initiatives).
    • Her involvement in student and civic activities (Teenage Improvement Club, Future Business Leaders of America, cheerleading, Social Media Senator in the Student Government Association).
    • Recognition and honors (Student of the Year, NAACP Teenager of the Year competition placement, Kappa Debutante).

Who is Affected

  • Primary subject: Karmen Winters.
  • Indirectly, it reflects positively on her family, school communities (Memphis, LeMoyne-Owen College, Austin Peay), and the broader Tennessee community by highlighting youth leadership and civic engagement.

Procedural/Timeline Details

  • Status: Introduced and filed for introduction, then placed on a House consent calendar for April 16, 2026.
  • Sponsor: Rep. Justin Pearson (co-sponsor).
  • Final form: A standard resolution concluding with an “appropriate copy” to be prepared for presentation, with the final clause about presenting the copy omitted from such copy.

Overall Impact

  • Soft power/ceremonial impact: Provides formal public recognition that can bolster Karmen Winters’s visibility and may aid in her future educational or professional pursuits.
  • No fiscal impact or changes to law: As a memorial resolution, there are no tax, spending, or regulatory changes proposed.

Contextual Notes

  • HR 197 exemplifies the Tennessee General Assembly’s practice of honoring notable local residents for achievements in education, service, and community leadership.
  • The resolution emphasizes values such as service, advocacy, and community uplift, aligning with the broader goals of fostering youth leadership and civic engagement.

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

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