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SJR 434

Memorials, Retirement - Clifford Allan Brunger -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

SJR 434 provides formal statewide recognition of Clifford Allan Brunger’s 26 years in the Navy and his leadership of APM Group, Inc., with no policy or fiscal changes.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 434

Summary of Senate Joint Resolution 434 (SJR 434)

Overview

SJR 434 is a ceremonial joint resolution of the Tennessee General Assembly honoring Clifford Allan Brunger on the occasion of his retirement. The bill is a formal expression of appreciation for Brunger’s military and civilian service and is signed into law by the Governor. The resolution frames Brunger as an exemplary Tennessean and veteran, and it directs that an appropriate copy be prepared for presentation.

Purpose and Intent

  • Recognize and commend Clifford Allan Brunger for his extensive service to the United States Navy and to the private sector (APM Group, Inc.).
  • Extend gratitude for his dutiful and valorous contributions and offer best wishes for his future happiness and success.
  • Provide an official, commemorative record of Brunger’s achievements and retirement.

Key Provisions and Content

  • The resolution includes a series of “Whereas” statements detailing Brunger’s life and career, including:
    • Early life in Fairview, Tennessee, and working from a young age.
    • Education and rapid advancement in the U.S. Navy as an electronics technician and nuclear power operator.
    • Attainment of an electrical engineering degree from the U.S. Naval Academy (1984) and a master’s degree in aeronautical engineering (1994).
    • Roles within the Navy such as flight operations, operational test director, aircraft project engineer, and leadership of programs with large budgets.
    • Retirement from the Navy as a Commander in 2002 after 26 years of service.
    • Founding of APM Group, Inc. in 2002, with Brunger serving as president and chief financial officer for 23 years.
    • Retirement anticipated in 2025, with a noted retirement date of June 12, 2025.
  • The resolution concludes with formal be-it-resolved language recognizing Brunger and a provision that an appropriate copy be prepared for presentation, omitting the final clause from the copy as specified.

Who Is Affected

  • Clifford Allan Brunger and his immediate family.
  • Public record and the state’s recognition of veterans and public-service leaders.
  • There are no fiscal implications or changes to statutes; this is a ceremonial acknowledgment.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: April 10, 2025.
  • Senate action: Engrossed April 17, 2025; adopted April 17 (Ayes 33, Nays 0).
  • House action: Concurred April 21, 2025 (Ayes 88, Nays 0, PNV 4); placed on consent calendar.
  • Transmission to Governor: April 25, 2025; signed by Governor May 1, 2025.
  • Status: Signed into law by the Governor (SJR 434).

Potential Impact

  • Provides formal statewide recognition of Brunger’s military and civilian service.
  • Serves as an archival record of Brunger’s contributions to Tennessee and the nation.
  • No policy changes, funding changes, or regulatory effects accompany this memorial resolution.

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

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