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HJR 1545

Memorials, Recognition - National Police Week (May 11-16, 2026) and Peace Officers Memorial Day (May 15, 2026) -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Gary Hicks

Recognizes and honors law enforcement officers during National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day in Tennessee, paying tribute to their service and fallen officers.

Signed by Senate Speaker
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Bill Summary · HJR 1545

Summary: House Joint Resolution 1545 (HJR 1545) — Tennessee, 114th General Assembly

Purpose and intent

  • Recognizes and honors the service and sacrifices of law enforcement officers during National Police Week (May 11-16, 2026) and Peace Officers Memorial Day (May 15, 2026).
  • Aims to acknowledge the courage, integrity, and dedication of law enforcement personnel, including those from Tennessee, who have faced danger and some who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
  • Formalizes Tennessee’s remembrance and appreciation for fallen officers and the families of those who have served.

Key provisions and changes

  • Declares the period of National Police Week (May 11-16, 2026) in Tennessee and designates May 15, 2026 as Peace Officers Memorial Day.
  • Commends the ongoing service of law enforcement personnel and pays tribute to the valor, dedication, and enduring legacy of fallen officers.
  • Includes a directive that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation. The formatting clause notes that upon proper request, the language following the state seal should appear without House or Senate designation on the copy.

Who/what is affected

  • State recognition and symbolic tribute impact:
    • Tennessee state government, the General Assembly, law enforcement agencies, and the general public in Tennessee.
    • Families and colleagues of law enforcement officers who have served or fallen in the line of duty.
  • The resolution is ceremonial, with no direct fiscal or regulatory changes to law enforcement operations or funding.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: Adopted by the Tennessee House (Ayes 87, Nays 0, PNV 1) and transmitted to the Senate; action history shows concurrent passage.
  • Effective timeline:
    • National Police Week 2026: May 11–16, 2026.
    • Peace Officers Memorial Day: May 15, 2026.
  • Next steps: Likely to be presented to the Senate for concurrence; once concurred, the resolution would be presented with the customary ceremonial language (copy prepared for presentation).

Additional notes

  • Sponsor: Representative Hicks G; Co-sponsor: Senator Gary Hicks.
  • The resolution is a ceremonial acknowledgment rather than a bill proposing changes to law or policy, serving to publicly honor law enforcement officers during the specified period.

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

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