A RESOLUTION to honor Charles Robert Jones on his lifetime of service to his community and the State of Tennessee.
Summary
House Joint Resolution 125 is a commemorative resolution honoring Charles Robert Jones for his lifetime of service to his community and the State of Tennessee. The resolution recounts his early life in Tennessee, military service during the Korean War, educational achievements, career in education-related benefits and business, and later investments in historic properties and restoration projects in Nashville.
The measure does not create or amend substantive law. Instead, it directs the General Assembly to formally recognize Mr. Jones and to prepare an appropriate copy of the resolution for presentation. Its practical effect is limited to ceremonial recognition and the public record, with no direct regulatory, fiscal, or enforcement impact on state statutes, agencies, or private parties.
Impact
HJR0125 has no effect on Tennessee’s statutory code or administrative law; it is a ceremonial joint resolution. The only legal consequence is the official expression of commendation by the House and Senate and the authorization to prepare and present a copy of the resolution, with the final clause omitted from the presentation copy as customary for such honors.
Sentiment
The sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and unanimous. The bill passed the House on consent calendar third consideration by an 89-0 vote and passed the Senate motion to adopt by a 31-0 vote, indicating broad bipartisan agreement and no recorded opposition. The text itself is laudatory, emphasizing Mr. Jones’s business success, philanthropy, mentorship, military service, and contributions to historic preservation.
Contention
There is no notable policy contention in the bill or the recorded votes. Because the resolution is honorary rather than substantive, discussion appears to have been minimal and no committee transcript issues are available. Any differences would likely have been limited to the usual procedural aspects of adopting a commemorative resolution, not disagreement over law or policy.
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