Memorials, Recognition - Cooper Castle, American Legion Boys State -
This is a ceremonial resolution (SJR 863), not a bill with policy changes. It formally honors Cooper Castle, a Washington County homeschool student and Marine Corps JROTC participant, for being elected governor of American Legion Tennessee Boys State and representing Tennessee at Boys Nation in Washington, D.C. The resolution recognizes his leadership, academic record, and civic engagement during these youth government programs. It has no legal effect or policy impact - it is solely a symbolic commendation.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 26, 2026
Signed Mar 12, 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
13
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Mar 12, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
R/S Concurred, v.v.
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 31, Nays 0
upper
Mar 2, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Rusty Crowe
RRepublican
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