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HJR 1564

Memorials, Retirement - Jackie Wilkerson -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Michael Hale

Celebrates Jackie Wilkerson’s 41 years of dedicated service in the Tennessee District of the United Pentecostal Church, honoring leadership and community impact.

Signed by Senate Speaker
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Bill Summary · HJR 1564

Summary: House Joint Resolution 1564 (HJR 1564) – Tennessee, 114th General Assembly

Purpose

  • To recognize and honor Jackie Wilkerson on the occasion of his retirement as the Tennessee District Secretary of the United Pentecostal Church.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • The resolution formally commends Jackie Wilkerson for his decades of ministry and leadership within the United Pentecostal Church, specifically noting:
    • Beginning ministry work in Tennessee in 1979 as an evangelist from the Missouri District serving Tennessee churches.
    • Election as pastor of Humboldt’s First United Pentecostal Church (now Harvest Church) in 1981.
    • Retirement from that pastorate in 2010 after 29 years of pastoral service.
    • Concurrent roles: Section 8 Sunday School Representative and Tennessee District Youth Secretary during that period.
    • Service as Section 8 (later Section 9) District Presbyter for 19 years (1991–2010).
    • Service as Tennessee District Secretary for the past 16 years prior to retirement, totaling 41 years of official service in the Tennessee District.
  • Emphasizes Wilkerson’s leadership, devotion, and contributions to the church, community, and state.

Who/What is Affected

  • Acknowledges and honors Jackie Wilkerson and his family (noting his wife Sharron Wilkerson and their two sons and six grandchildren) in a formal legislative expression.
  • No changes to laws, budgets, or administrative structures are proposed. The bill is ceremonial in nature.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: Introduced and filed on April 21, 2026; placed on the House consent calendar for April 22, 2026.
  • Sponsorship: Primary sponsor is Representative Hale; Co-sponsor is Michael Hale (as listed in the action history, though it shows a single sponsor with a co-sponsor designation).
  • Final form: The resolution would be presented with language suitable for framing; upon request, an official copy would be prepared with minor formatting adjustments (omitting the House/Senate designation on the final copy).

Impact

  • Primarily symbolic and ceremonial recognition of a longtime religious leader.
  • Serves to publicly acknowledge and celebrate Wilkerson’s decades of service and leadership within the Tennessee District of the United Pentecostal Church.
  • No fiscal impact or regulatory change anticipated; acts as a formal commendation from the Tennessee General Assembly.

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

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