HJR 1494 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - Historical marker honoring WWII Veteran Russell LeRoy Pickett -

This bill authorizes the State of Tennessee to dedicate a historical marker honoring World War II veteran Russell LeRoy Pickett at Veterans Park in Soddy-Daisy. The resolution recognizes Pickett's service as one of the first soldiers to land on Omaha Beach during the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944. It formally acknowledges his legacy and bravery, noting that he was considered one of the last surviving members of that historic group at the time of his death in 2020. The measure directs the preparation of a copy of the resolution for presentation alongside the marker's dedication ceremony.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Apr 16, 2026 Signed May 5, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
0
May 5, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Apr 22, 2026
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Apr 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Apr 16, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 4/20/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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State
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Photo of Michele Reneau
Michele Reneau
RRepublican
TN
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