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HJR 621

Memorials, Recognition - Marilyn and Vernon Holmes -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Rusty Grills

Memorial resolution honors Marilyn and Vernon Holmes for 12 years preserving Dyer County records, recognizing Marilyn as the first permanent archivist and their archival work.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 621

Summary of HJR 621 (2025) – Marilyn and Vernon Holmes Memorial

Overview

HJR 621 is a Tennessee House Joint Resolution, introduced by Rep. Grills and subsequently signed into law by the Governor on April 29, 2025. As a memorial resolution, it honors and recognizes the long-term service of Marilyn and Vernon Holmes to the Dyer County Archives.

Purpose and Intent

  • Acknowledges the dedicated public service of Marilyn and Vernon Holmes in preserving county history.
  • Specifically notes their 12 years of contributions to the Dyer County Archives and their role in ensuring county records are available for current and future generations.
  • Expresses gratitude from the General Assembly for their commitment to preserving local history and serving the community.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution commends Marilyn Holmes as the first permanent archivist since the Public Records Commission’s formation.
  • Highlights Marilyn’s collaboration with the Public Records Commission to decide which documents should be preserved or deaccessioned, resulting in preservation of the majority of Dyer County records.
  • Documents the Holmeses’ hands-on work—cleaning, flattening, and inventorying records in challenging conditions (notably in a damp basement and during a county office renovation).
  • Recognizes Vernon Holmes for his technical and engineering contributions, including his work as a computer technician for the archives and a planned layout for the new workspace.
  • Notes their involvement of family (grandchildren from St. Louis, Missouri) in archival work and their ongoing dedication to establishing an efficient workspace at the new location.
  • Provides that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation, with standard language to omit the identifying designation of the legislative bodies on the final copy.

Impact and Beneficiaries

  • Primary beneficiaries: Marilyn and Vernon Holmes (recognition of their service).
  • Secondary beneficiaries: Dyer County residents and future researchers, who benefit from preserved and organized county records and improved archival facilities.
  • No new statutes, funding, or administrative mandates are created; the measure is ceremonial and symbolic in nature.

Procedural Timeline

  • Introduced: April 9, 2025
  • House action: Adopted April 10, 2025; sponsor added; sent to Senate (April 14, 2025); Senate placed on consent calendar (April 15, 2025)
  • Senate action: Concurred (April 17, 2025); enrolled; transmitted to Governor (April 23–24, 2025)
  • Governor action: Signed (April 29, 2025)

Context

  • Sponsored by Rep. Grills, the resolution reflects local appreciation for diligent archival work that preserves the history and records of Dyer County.
  • The language foregrounds collaborative governance (archivist, Public Records Commission) and community engagement (including family involvement).

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

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