Memorials, Death - Sergeant Rick N. Finley -

SJR 12 is a commemorative resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor Sergeant Rick N. Finley, a Selmer law enforcement officer who died while on duty on December 14, 2024. The resolution recognizes his military service in the U.S. Army National Guard (including two Iraq deployments), his career as a McNairy County Sheriff's Office deputy and Selmer Police Department officer, and his commitment to public safety. It does not create new laws or affect any policies - its sole purpose is to memorialize his life and service through a formal legislative tribute. The resolution was unanimously passed by both chambers and signed by the Governor on February 14, 2025.