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HJR 1473

Memorials, Recognition - Leadership Franklin, 30th anniversary -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Recognizes Leadership Franklin for 30 years of leadership development and community impact in Franklin, highlighting programs, projects, and alumni contributions.

Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
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Bill Summary · HJR 1473

Summary of Bill: HJR 1473 (Session 114, Tennessee)

Title

Memorials, Recognition – Leadership Franklin, 30th anniversary

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill is a House Joint Resolution recognizing and honoring Leadership Franklin on the occasion of its thirtieth anniversary (2026).
  • It aims to acknowledge the organization’s contributions to the Franklin, Tennessee community and its broader impact on public service and leadership development in the state.

Key Provisions

  • Recognition of Leadership Franklin as a notable organization that encourages success and effective leadership among participants.
  • Acknowledgment that Leadership Franklin was established in 1996 with an initial board of directors (Julian Bibb III, Caroline Cross, Jim Cross, Gayle Moyer-Harris, Richard Herrington).
  • Description of Leadership Franklin’s purpose: a ten-month program designed to bring together leaders from diverse backgrounds to understand issues facing Franklin.
  • Outline of program content: exposure to challenges and opportunities across multiple areas, including history, health care, business, government relations, education, criminal justice, quality of life, tourism, economic development, entertainment, and land resources.
  • Statement of central goals: enabling participants to collaborate on decisions benefiting the Franklin community.
  • Quantitative and qualitative impact:
    • More than 500 alumni.
    • More than 100 class projects benefiting Franklin, with specific examples such as:
    • Jimmy Gentry statue in downtown Franklin
    • Establishment of Bicentennial Park
    • Creation of the Leadership Franklin Scholarship Fund
    • Caroline J. Cross Service Award
    • Installation of a time capsule at the new City Hall
    • Painting of a mural in the Franklin Special District building
    • Development of Franklin Legacy videos, among others
  • Emphasis on public service and Tennessee’s identity as “the Volunteer State.”
  • Formal declaration that Leadership Franklin should be specially recognized by the General Assembly.

Who/What is Affected

  • Leadership Franklin, its current participants, and its alumni (past participants who completed the program).
  • The Franklin community and related initiatives it has influenced (parks, scholarships, awards, historical preservation projects, public art, media projects).

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Type of measure: Joint Resolution (no new law or funding; symbolic recognition).
  • Submission and approval timeline:
    • Introduced in April 2026 and placed on the House consent calendar.
    • Passed the House with a vote of 92 ayes, 0 nays, 0 for “present not voting” (PNV).
    • Pending concurrence by the Senate (as indicated by “Senate concurrence” in the title and the typical process).
  • Final form: Upon passage by both chambers, an official copy is prepared for presentation. The clause following the State seal may appear without House or Senate designation.

Potential Impact

  • Primarily ceremonial and commemorative; enhances public awareness of Leadership Franklin’s contributions.
  • May bolster community pride and highlight successful leadership development programs in Tennessee.
  • Could inform and inspire similar civic leadership initiatives within the state.

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

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