Tennessee House Bill HJR0101

Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/4/25
• Engrossed: 2/6/25
• Enrolled: 2/14/25
• Passed: 2/21/25

Caption

A RESOLUTION to commemorate the seventy-fifth anniversary of the U.S. Army Reserve Officers Training Corps at Middle Tennessee State University.

Summary

House Joint Resolution 101 is a commemorative resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the U.S. Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) at Middle Tennessee State University. The resolution highlights the program’s long history of training cadets, commissioning more than 1,575 officers into the U.S. Army, and earning national recognition as a top ROTC detachment. It also notes the program’s role in helping launch MTSU’s aerospace program and campus flight training. The resolution does not create or amend substantive law. Instead, it expresses the General Assembly’s appreciation for the MTSU Army ROTC cadets, alumni, and faculty, and directs that an appropriate copy be prepared for presentation. Its practical effect is symbolic and ceremonial, serving as an official state commendation of the program’s service and contributions to military leadership and aviation education.

Impact

HJR0101 has no direct impact on Tennessee statutes, regulations, or state agency duties. It is a nonbinding joint resolution that formally commemorates an institution and recognizes its contributions, rather than changing legal rights, obligations, or funding. The primary affected parties are MTSU, its Army ROTC detachment, cadets, alumni, and the broader military and aerospace communities associated with the program.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and unanimous. The available voting history shows it passed both chambers without opposition, including a 89-0 House floor vote and a 31-0 Senate vote. The absence of committee debate or recorded dissent suggests broad bipartisan support for honoring the ROTC program’s service, achievements, and role in developing future military leaders.

Contention

There is no notable substantive contention reflected in the bill text, transcripts, or votes. Because the measure is commemorative, it does not appear to have generated disagreement over policy, spending, or legal effects. Any discussion would likely have centered on the appropriateness of the recognition itself, but the unanimous votes indicate no recorded opposition from either chamber.