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HJR 1495

Memorials, Recognition - Komatsu Chattanooga Manufacturing Operations, 40th anniversary -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Michele Reneau

Commends Komatsu Chattanooga Manufacturing Operations for 40 years of operation, highlighting its role as Chattanooga’s first Japanese plant and community contributor.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 1495

Summary of Bill: HJR 1495 (Session: 114, Tennessee)

Title

Memorials, Recognition – Komatsu Chattanooga Manufacturing Operations, 40th anniversary

Purpose and Intent

  • To honor and commend Komatsu Chattanooga Manufacturing Operations on the occasion of its fortieth anniversary.
  • Recognizes the plant as a significant Tennessee business milestone and a contributor to the Chattanooga community.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution explicitly commends Komatsu Chattanooga Manufacturing Operations for four decades of operation.
  • It notes the plant’s historical significance:
    • Opened in February 1985.
    • Chattanooga’s first Japanese manufacturing plant.
    • Komatsu Chattanooga was Komatsu Ltd.’s first plant in the United States.
  • Describes the parent organization:
    • Part of Komatsu America Corp., the U.S. subsidiary of Komatsu Ltd.
    • Komatsu Ltd. is described as one of the world’s largest manufacturers and suppliers of earth-moving equipment (construction, mining, and compact construction markets), plus forklift and forestry markets in the U.S.
  • Highlights guiding principles and community involvement:
    • Focus on producing competitive, high-quality products and maximizing customer satisfaction.
    • Commitment to community involvement in Chattanooga.
    • Historical community engagements include exhibit sponsorships at the Tennessee Aquarium, long-term support of United Way activities, and a partnership with the Orange Grove Center.
  • Formal resolution language:
    • The House of Representatives, with Senate concurrence, honors Komatsu Chattanooga Manufacturing Operations on its fortieth anniversary.
    • Wishes continued success for the future.
    • An appropriately prepared copy of the resolution will be presented, with minor formatting adjustments noted in the final copy.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primarily ceremonial impact and public recognition.
  • Komatsu Chattanooga Manufacturing Operations and its employees, as well as the Chattanooga community that benefits from the plant’s presence and corporate citizenship.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Status: Introduced and filed for introduction on April 16, 2026.
  • Schedule: Placed on the House consent calendar for a 4/16/2026 meeting (consent calendar typically means non-controversial, expedited consideration).
  • The resolution requires Senate concurrence to become effective; it is a memorial resolution, not a law imposing obligations or creating fiscal impact.

Impact for Readers

  • Provides formal recognition from Tennessee’s General Assembly of a long-standing corporate presence in Chattanooga.
  • Acknowledges historical milestones (first Japanese plant in Chattanooga, first U.S. plant for Komatsu Chattanooga, and the broader Komatsu corporate footprint).
  • Emphasizes ongoing community engagement and corporate citizenship as part of the plant’s legacy.

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

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