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HJR 1203

Memorials, Recognition - Officer Adam Williams -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Michele Reneau

Tennessee House passes unanimous memorial resolution honoring Chattanooga Police Officer Adam Williams with limited publicly available details about the recognition's specific basis.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 1203

Legislative bill overview

HJR 1203 is a memorial resolution introduced in the Tennessee House that honors Officer Adam Williams of the Chattanooga Police Department. The bill passed the House unanimously (92-0) and has been transmitted to the Senate for consideration.

Why is this important

Memorial resolutions serve as official legislative recognition of individuals or events. While non-binding and without fiscal impact, they represent formal acknowledgment by the state legislature and become part of official legislative records. This particular resolution recognizes a member of law enforcement.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of public context: The bill text does not clarify why Officer Williams is being honored (commendable service, heroic action, retirement, or other circumstances), making it difficult to assess the appropriateness of the recognition
  • Memorial resolution purpose: Some legislators or citizens may question whether individual officer recognition is an appropriate use of legislative time, or whether it sets precedent for similar requests
  • Transparency: The brief legislative record provides minimal information about the specific accomplishments or circumstances warranting state-level recognition

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

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