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SJR 299

Memorials, Retirement - J.T. King, Sparta Police Department -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Paul Bailey

Tennessee's SJR 299 ceremonially honors J.T. King from the Sparta Police Department through a signed memorial resolution recognizing his service.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 299

Legislative bill overview

SJR 299 is a memorial resolution honoring J.T. King from the Sparta Police Department. The bill passed through the Tennessee legislature and was signed by the Governor on April 10, 2025. Memorial resolutions are ceremonial measures that recognize individuals or commemorate significant events without creating new law or appropriating funds.

Why is this important

Memorial resolutions serve an important civic function by formally recognizing public servants and their contributions to their communities. They create an official legislative record honoring individuals' service and can provide meaningful recognition to families and colleagues. However, the specific circumstances regarding J.T. King are not detailed in the bill summary provided.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited public information: The bill summary does not specify why J.T. King is being memorialized (retirement recognition, death, or other significant milestone), making it difficult to assess the full context
  • Ceremonial vs. substantive action: Some may view memorial resolutions as appropriate tributes while others question whether legislative time should be devoted to ceremonial measures versus policy-making
  • Selection criteria: Questions could arise about what criteria determine which public servants receive legislative memorials versus others with similar service records

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

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