This resolution designates February 23-March 1, 2026, as "Eating Disorders Awareness Week" in Tennessee. It formally recognizes the importance of raising public awareness about eating disorders - serious mental health conditions with high mortality rates - and highlights support organizations like the National Alliance for Eating Disorders and Project HEAL, without creating new laws or funding.
HJR 738 is a Tennessee House Joint Resolution honoring Victor Joseph Ankar, a Chattanooga resident and Palestinian immigrant who founded Ankar's Billiards in 1973. The resolution recognizes his life of community service, generosity (including sharing homegrown figs), and dedication to his family, while extending condolences to his surviving four children, six grandchildren, and community. It serves as a symbolic tribute without creating any new law or policy, reflecting the General Assembly's appreciation for his contributions to Chattanooga.
House Joint Resolution 744 is a memorial resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor Representative Jeff Burkhart, who died while serving in the state House of Representatives. The resolution expresses condolences to his family and commemorates his over 40 years of public service, including 22 years with Clarksville Fire Rescue and his roles as a city council member and state representative. It does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes his contributions to Montgomery County and Tennessee. The resolution was unanimously approved by both chambers and will be presented to his family.
HJR 758 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Mary Gilbert, a principal at Robert E. Lee Elementary School in Tullahoma City Schools, for being named a 2025-2026 Tennessee Principal of the Year finalist. It expresses the Tennessee General Assembly’s recognition of her dedication to education, leadership, and impact on students and staff. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it simply affirms the legislature’s praise for her professional achievements. It was passed unanimously and is now awaiting the Governor’s action.
SJR 584 is a commemorative resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor Janice Gammon of Orlinda, a former Robertson County Commissioner who served for twelve years and was instrumental in establishing the Robertson County Republican Party. The resolution expresses the Assembly's condolences to her family and recognizes her decades of public service, community involvement, and personal legacy of integrity and compassion. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic tribute to her life and contributions. The resolution was signed by both House and Senate leadership and transmitted to the Governor.
House Joint Resolution 720 is a memorial resolution honoring Eugene John Burke, a Seymour, Tennessee resident and former automotive industry educator who passed away. It recognizes his 30+ years of career work, service in Masonic lodges, devotion to family, and legacy of integrity, while expressing condolences to his wife, daughters, and extended family. The resolution, passed unanimously by the Tennessee General Assembly in January 2026, serves purely as a commemorative tribute with no policy impact or direct effect on any group.
SJR 574 is a commemorative resolution honoring Dr. Barbara Alfreda Duncan-Cody, a pioneering Memphis physician and community leader. It recognizes her legacy as the first Black female OB/GYN to open a private practice in Memphis, her 45+ years in medicine, and her service on community boards, including the Shelby County 911 Board. The resolution expresses condolences to her family and commemorates her contributions to healthcare and civic life. As a memorial resolution, it does not create policy or affect any specific group.
HJR 733 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Eric Bruce "Pete" Arp, a Georgetown, Tennessee resident and 39-year member of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 43. It commemorates his life, community service, family dedication, and work operating Mountain Meadows Par-3 Golf Range with his wife after retirement. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy impact and serves solely to express condolences to his family and celebrate his legacy. The resolution passed unanimously in both chambers and is now pending the Governor's signature.
This is a ceremonial resolution (HJR 760) honoring Jackson County High School boys' basketball coach Kevin Thomas for achieving 500 career wins. The resolution formally recognizes his coaching milestones, including leading teams to a state Final Four appearance, and his service at his alma mater. It has no policy impact - it is a symbolic tribute with no new laws, funding, or obligations. The resolution passed unanimously in both chambers and is now pending the Governor's signature.
This resolution (HJR 765) honors the Ingle family of Hamilton County for their decades of volunteer service with the Hamilton County Special Tactics and Rescue Services team. It recognizes four current family members serving on the volunteer team, their generational involvement since the agency's founding in 1983, and their father’s sacrifice (Chief Clyde Ingle died on duty in 2001). The resolution formally salutes their selfless commitment to community safety, including responding to 75-90 annual emergency calls while maintaining full-time jobs. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or alter funding.
SJR 577 is a memorial resolution honoring Julian Taylor Bolton, a former Shelby County Commission member and public servant from Memphis. The resolution expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's condolences to Bolton's family and commemorates his 24-year service on the Shelby County Commission, his career as an educator and attorney, and his community contributions. It does not enact policy changes but formally recognizes his legacy of public service and community impact through a symbolic legislative tribute.
HJR 725 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Strategic Hospitality Group for three of its Nashville restaurants - Bastion, Locust, and The Catbird Seat - becoming the first in Nashville and the American South to receive Michelin stars in 2024. The resolution recognizes the restaurants' historic achievement, highlighting their culinary excellence as measured by the Michelin Guide's criteria, and commends the hospitality group's leadership in elevating Tennessee's dining landscape.
