A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Donald Leon Rush, Sr., of Harrison.
Summary
House Joint Resolution 732 is a memorial resolution honoring the life and memory of Donald Leon Rush, Sr., of Harrison. The resolution recounts his service in the United States Air Force, his long career with the Chattanooga Fire Department, his faith, family devotion, and his role as a friend, neighbor, and church member. It also notes his many personal interests, including cooking, hunting, fishing, and supporting the Atlanta Braves and Tennessee Volunteers.
The resolution does not change substantive law or create any new state program, regulation, or appropriation. Its legal effect is ceremonial: it formally expresses the General Assembly’s condolences to Mr. Rush’s family and directs that an appropriate copy be prepared for presentation. As with other commemorative resolutions, it serves as an official legislative tribute rather than a policy measure.
Impact
HJR0732 has no direct impact on Tennessee statutes, agency authority, or regulated parties. It is a nonbinding joint resolution that recognizes an individual Tennessean and records the legislature’s sympathy and respect. The only practical effect is ceremonial, including the preparation of a presentation copy for the family.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding the bill is uniformly positive and respectful. The resolution itself uses laudatory language describing Mr. Rush as a man of faith, service, kindness, and conviction, and the recorded votes show unanimous support in both chambers. The bill passed the House on consent calendar third consideration by a 90-0 vote and the Senate by a 31-0 vote, indicating no recorded opposition.
Contention
There is no apparent contention in the available record. No committee debate or opposition is shown, and the floor votes were unanimous. Because the measure is a memorial resolution, it appears to have been treated as a routine ceremonial item rather than a disputed legislative proposal.