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HJR 558

Memorials, Recognition - Stan Smith, Governor's Volunteer Stars Award -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Jody Barrett

The resolution recognizes Stan Smith for outstanding community leadership and highlights Tennessee’s volunteers, commemorating his Governor’s Volunteer Stars Award.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 558

Summary of HJR 558 (Memorials, Recognition)

Overview

  • Bill: House Joint Resolution 558 (HJR 558)
  • Title: Memorials, Recognition - Stan Smith, Governor's Volunteer Stars Award
  • Type: Joint Resolution (ceremonial/memorial)
  • Sponsor: Barrett
  • Status: Signed by the Governor (April 24, 2025)
  • Introduced: April 2, 2025

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution honors and congratulates Stan Smith of Lewis County for receiving the Governor’s Volunteer Stars Award.
  • It recognizes the broader importance of volunteers in Tennessee, highlighting the role of volunteerism in sustaining communities.

Key Provisions

  • Statements of recognition:
    • Acknowledges that Tennessee has a substantial volunteer base (1.3 million volunteers contributing over 99 million hours annually, with an economic equivalent of $2.6 billion to Tennessee’s economy).
    • Invokes the example of Stan Smith as an exemplary community volunteer and recipient of the Governor’s Volunteer Stars Award.
  • Formal action:
    • The General Assembly offers its commendation to Stan Smith for “outstanding community leadership” and extends best wishes for future success.
    • Directs preparation of an appropriate copy of the resolution for presentation.
    • The copy prepared is to omit the final presentation clause when printed, and may be formatted to display without House or Senate designation upon request.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primary honoree: Stan Smith, Lewis County, Tennessee.
  • Broader impact: Recognition of Tennessee volunteers and the value of volunteer service; no changes to law, no fiscal appropriations, and no regulatory impact.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • 2025-04-02: Filed for introduction (introduction date).
  • 2025-04-03 to 2025-04-07: Introduced and placed on House consent calendar; chamber actions taken, including an affirmative vote (Ayes 96, Nays 0) on April 7.
  • 2025-04-08 to 2025-04-09: Engrossed and referred to Senate calendar; transmitted to Senate.
  • 2025-04-11 to 2025-04-14: Placed on Senate Consent Calendar; concurrence by Senate (Ayes 32, Nays 0) on April 14; sponsor added.
  • 2025-04-15 to 2025-04-16: Enrolled and signed by House Speaker; Senate Speaker signs (April 16).
  • 2025-04-21: Transmitted to Governor for action.
  • 2025-04-24: Governor signs the resolution into effect.

Notes

  • This measure is ceremonial and memorializes recognition rather than altering statutes or policy.
  • The text emphasizes statewide volunteer contributions and positions Stan Smith as a distinguished recipient of a Governor’s Award.

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

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