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HJR 1144

Memorials, Recognition - Scotty Phillips -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Ed Butler

Tennessee House proposes official state recognition and memorial honoring Scotty Phillips through joint resolution HJR 1144.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 1144

Legislative bill overview

HJR 1144 is a memorial resolution introduced in the Tennessee House of Representatives that honors and recognizes Scotty Phillips. As a joint resolution focused on memorials and recognition, it does not create new law or establish policy, but rather serves as an official legislative acknowledgment of the individual being memorialized.

Why is this important

Memorial resolutions provide official state recognition and become part of the legislative record. While symbolic in nature, they can honor significant contributions to the state or community and demonstrate legislative prioritization of certain individuals or causes. The actual importance depends on Scotty Phillips' specific accomplishments or significance, which would be detailed in the resolution's full text.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited public information: Without the full text, it's unclear what specific accomplishments or circumstances prompted this memorial, making it difficult to assess whether the recognition is broadly supported
  • Resource allocation questions: Some legislators may question whether memorial resolutions represent appropriate use of legislative time and resources
  • Transparency of selection criteria: Questions about how individuals are selected for state memorials and whether the process is consistently applied across different communities or demographics

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

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