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HJR 106

Memorials, Recognition - Logan West, Governor's Volunteer Stars Award -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Kelly Keisling

Ceremonial resolution recognizing Logan West for receiving the Governor's Volunteer Stars Award and her 4-H, FCCLA, FBLA, FFA leadership; no legal changes or funding.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 106

Summary — HJR 106 (House Joint Resolution 106)

Title: Memorials, Recognition - Logan West, Governor's Volunteer Stars Award
Sponsor: Rep. Keisling
Classification: Joint resolution (ceremonial)
Status: Signed by the Governor (February 21, 2025)

Purpose

HJR 106 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and congratulating Logan West of Macon County for receiving the Governor's Volunteer Stars Award. The resolution commends her volunteer leadership and service to her school and community.

Key provisions

  • Officially honors Logan West for her community leadership and as a recipient of the Governor's Volunteer Stars Award.
  • Lists Ms. West’s extracurricular leadership and volunteer activities, including participation in 4-H, FCCLA, FBLA, and FFA; service as State 4-H All-Star Chief and FCCLA State President; and receipt of the Macon County 4‑H Agents' Award.
  • Directs that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation, omitting the final clause in the presented copy; upon request, certain language following the State seal may appear without House or Senate designation.

Background details cited in the resolution

  • General statement on Tennessee volunteerism: 1.3 million volunteers providing over 99 million hours of service annually, contributing approximately $2.6 billion to Tennessee’s economy.

Who is affected / impact

  • Primary effect is honorary: Logan West and her local community (Red Boiling Springs High School, Macon County) are publicly recognized.
  • No change to statutory law, no regulatory or programmatic changes, and no direct fiscal impact. The resolution is purely commemorative.

Legislative history and timeline (selected)

  • Filed: December 20, 2024
  • Read first time / Referred to Ways & Means: March 12, 2025 (administrative entries vary in the record)
  • House adoption: February 6, 2025 — Ayes 90, Nays 0
  • Senate concurrence: February 13, 2025 — Ayes 31, Nays 0 (placed on consent calendar)
  • Enrolled and signed by legislative leaders: February 14–18, 2025
  • Transmitted to Governor: February 20, 2025
  • Signed by Governor: February 21, 2025

Legal effect

  • The resolution is honorary and ceremonial. It does not create legal obligations, alter existing law, or appropriate funds.

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

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