Memorials, Personal Achievement - Harlan Paul Whitehorn, Eagle Scout -
House Resolution 162 is a commemorative resolution honoring Harlan Paul Whitehorn, a Briarcrest Christian High School student, for achieving the Eagle Scout rank in the Boy Scouts of America. It recognizes his community service (including organizing cleanups and food drives), leadership in Scouting (such as mentoring peers and leading treks), and academic achievements (like receiving the Joseph A. Clayton Award). The resolution, passed unanimously by the Tennessee House of Representatives, serves as a symbolic gesture of appreciation with no binding policy impact.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 19, 2026
Last action Feb 24, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
0
Feb 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Feb 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Feb 19, 2026
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 2/23/2026
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kevin Vaughan
RRepublican
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