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HJR 230

Memorials, Recognition - Melanie Sloan, Governor's Volunteer Stars Award -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Lowell Russell

Tennessee General Assembly formally commends Melanie Sloan for volunteer leadership in revitalizing Madisonville and earning Main Street Program status.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 230

Summary of House Joint Resolution 230 (HJR 230)

Overview

  • Type: Joint Resolution (ceremonial/memorial)
  • Title: Memorials, Recognition - Melanie Sloan, Governor's Volunteer Stars Award
  • Purpose: To honor and congratulate Melanie Sloan of Monroe County for receiving the Governor's Volunteer Stars Award and to recognize her leadership in community revitalization efforts in Madisonville.
  • Status: Signed by the Governor
  • Introduction: February 19, 2025
  • Legislative status: Passed both chambers and delivered to the Governor; signed into law on March 12, 2025

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution celebrates Melanie Sloan’s volunteer leadership and community impact.
  • It acknowledges Tennessee’s broad volunteer base (cited statistics) and frames Sloan’s work as an exemplar of civic engagement.
  • It recognizes the importance of volunteerism to Tennessee communities and economy.

Key Provisions and Provisions’ Effects

  • Commendation: The General Assembly formally honors Melanie Sloan for her outstanding community leadership.
  • Recognition of Accomplishments: Highlights Sloan’s role in planning, promoting, and organizing the Downtown Madisonville Alliance to revitalize Madisonville’s city center.
    • Describes her efforts to form partnerships with local businesses and organize community events.
    • Emphasizes a preservation-based development approach that protects the city’s identity.
  • Main Street Program: Credits Sloan with helping Madisonville achieve Main Street Program status, linking her work to broader economic vitality and ongoing development opportunities.
  • Public Presentation: The resolution directs that an appropriate copy be prepared for presentation to Ms. Sloan.
  • Non-binding: As a memorial resolution, the document is ceremonial and does not create binding legal obligations or policy changes beyond formal recognition.

Who Is Affected

  • Primary honoree: Melanie Sloan, Madisonville (Monroe County), Tennessee.
  • Community impact: Madisonville residents, Downtown Madisonville Alliance, local businesses, and preservation-focused development efforts.
  • Broader public: Tennessee volunteers and civic organizations are referenced to contextualize Sloan’s achievement within statewide volunteerism.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • 2025-02-19: Introduced (HJR 230 by Representative Russell)
  • 2025-02-20 to 2025-02-24: House actions and passage, including adoption (Ayes 93, Nays 0, PNV 2)
  • 2025-02-25: Engrossed; ready for transmission to Senate
  • 2025-02-27: Transmitted to Senate; placed on Senate Consent Calendar for 3/3/2025
  • 2025-03-03: Senate concurred (Ayes 32, Nays 0)
  • 2025-03-04: Enrolled; ready for signature of House Speaker; signed by H. Speaker
  • 2025-03-05: Transmitted to Governor
  • 2025-03-12: Governor signed the resolution into law

Impact and Implications

  • The bill is ceremonial, recognizing extraordinary volunteer service and leadership.
  • It highlights the value of volunteerism in Tennessee and serves to inspire continued community engagement.
  • No substantive policy changes or fiscal obligations result from the resolution itself.

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

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