HJR 16 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - Police Chief Richard Catlett and the Pigeon Forge Police Department, Excellence in Police Services Award -

This resolution formally recognizes Police Chief Richard Catlett and the Pigeon Forge Police Department for winning the Tennessee Municipal League's Excellence in Police Services Award. It highlights their service to Pigeon Forge's 6,200 residents and the 14 million annual visitors to the area, including those at Dollywood and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The resolution expresses the General Assembly's congratulations and gratitude for their "professional devotion and steadfast commitment" to community safety. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or alter policies.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Jan 2025
Senate Passage
Jan 2025
Signed into Law
Feb 2025
Introduced Jan 14, 2025 Signed Feb 4, 2025
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
13
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Feb 4, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Jan 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Jan 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Jan 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Jan 16, 2025
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Jan 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Jan 14, 2025
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 1/15/2025
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Photo of Fred Atchley
Fred Atchley
RRepublican
TN
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