Memorials, Recognition - Norman G. "Greg" Lane -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Ronnie Glynn

This is a ceremonial memorial honoring Norman G. Lane for his military service and leadership in Army ROTC, with no laws or funding changes.

Signed by Governor.

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1) Purpose and Intent

HJR 1230 is a memorial resolution honoring Norman G. "Greg" Lane for his distinguished military service.

The bill expresses gratitude and commendation for Lane’s lifetime of service in the United States Army, and acknowledges his contributions to military education, leadership development, and college ROTC programs.

The resolution constitutes a ceremonial recognition by both the Tennessee House of Representatives and the Senate (concurred).

2) Key Provisions and Changes

The bill does not create new programs, funding, or regulatory obligations. It is a symbolic, commemorative resolution.

Primary provisions:

Honors Norman G. "Greg" Lane’s military career, including his active-duty service (1981–1993) and Army Reserve service (1993–2005).
Documents Lane’s education (BA in History from The Citadel, MA in Education from Austin Peay State University) and extensive roles in Army ROTC and cadet development.
Highlights Lane’s contributions as:
Army ROTC instructor and cadre member at APSU, with roles such as assistant professor of military science, S3 and executive officer.
Institute operations officer, and roles in the 100 Division (Leader Development) during ROTC training.
Cadet Success Coordinator at APSU since 2014, coordinating ROTC operations, teaching military history, and serving as a liaison between APSU and the Army ROTC department.
Involvement in commissioning 627 cadets into the active Army, Army Reserve, and Army National Guard.
Publication and scholarly activity in military journals; recognition including induction into the U.S. Army ROTC Hall of Fame (2019) and other awards.

The resolution directs that an appropriate copy be prepared for presentation and that the language appear without House or Senate designation in the final copy.

3) Who or What Would Be Affected

Individual: Norman G. "Greg" Lane (honored in the memorial).

Institutions/groups mentioned:

The Tennessee General Assembly (House of Representatives and Senate) as the bodies issuing the memorial.
Austin Peay State University (APSU) ROTC program and its Cadet Success initiatives.
APSU and the broader Army ROTC community, including cadets and graduates commissioned through APSU’s ROTC program.

No changes to laws, regulations, or state funding are proposed; the action is ceremonial.

4) Procedural and Timeline Highlights

Introduced and processed through the 2026 session流程:

March 25, 2026: Filed for introduction.
March 30, 2026: Engrossed and ready for transmission to Senate.
April 2–6, 2026: Passed the House, placed on Senate consent calendar.
April 7–8, 2026: Concurred in the Senate; enrolled; prepared for transmission.
April 10, 2026: Transmitted to the Governor for action.
April 14, 2026: Governor signed the resolution into law.

This is a standard memorial resolution, bearing ceremonial significance rather than regulatory effect.

5) Observations

The bill serves to publicly recognize and celebrate a notable Tennessean’s military career and contributions to higher education and military leadership development.

It exemplifies the state’s practice of commemorating veterans and educators who have impacted ROTC programs and cadet leadership.

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