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SJR 19

Memorials, Recognition - Victoria Eady Butler -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Raumesh Akbari

Tennessee legislature formally honors Victoria Eady Butler through a signed memorial resolution recognizing her contributions or significance.

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Bill Summary · SJR 19

Legislative bill overview

SJR 19 is a memorial resolution introduced in Tennessee that honors Victoria Eady Butler. As a joint resolution focused on memorials and recognition, it serves to formally acknowledge and commemorate an individual through legislative action.

Why is this important

Memorial resolutions create official public record of recognition and can reflect community values and legislative priorities. They are ceremonial in nature but can hold significance for families, communities, and historical documentation purposes.

Potential points of contention

  • Memorial resolutions are non-binding and do not allocate resources, so some may view them as purely symbolic rather than substantive legislative action
  • Limited public information is available about the specific reasons for this memorial or Victoria Eady Butler's background, making it difficult to assess broader context
  • Questions may arise about selection criteria for memorials, as legislatures receive numerous requests and cannot honor everyone equally

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

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