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HJR 1141

Memorials, Retirement - Sheriff Kevin Sugg -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Jay Reedy

Tennessee House joint resolution honoring Sheriff Kevin Sugg's retirement and public service through legislative memorial tribute.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 1141

Legislative bill overview

HJR 1141 is a memorial resolution honoring Sheriff Kevin Sugg's service and contributions. Memorial resolutions are legislative tributes that acknowledge individuals' accomplishments and do not create binding law or allocate funding.

Why is this important

Memorial resolutions serve a ceremonial function in honoring public servants and community figures. While symbolic rather than substantive, they represent formal legislative recognition of an individual's career and impact on their community.

Potential points of contention

  • Memorial resolutions consume legislative time and resources that could address substantive policy matters
  • Questions may arise about selection criteria—why this individual receives memorialization while others do not
  • Some legislative purists argue that memorials should be handled through non-legislative means rather than using the legislative process

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

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